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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Raphson (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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223 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawn Keebals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Raphson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keebals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keebals misses with a few strikes there.
Keebals stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keebals wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raphson.
Keebals throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raphson.
Horrible takedown by Raphson or perhaps it was just good defense by Keebals which made him look bad.
Dawn Keebals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Raphson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raphson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raphson as he avoids it easily.
Keebals misses with a two punch combination.
Keebals tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raphson was well out of range. Poor timing from Keebals.
Raphson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keebals's waist but Keebals gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raphson off to one side.
Keebals tries for a takedown but Raphson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keebals looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raphson is fending him off so far but Keebals persists. Nope, Raphson circles away and we're back to standing.
Raphson slaps away a takedown attempt from Keebals, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keebals shoots in looking for a takedown but Raphson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keebals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raphson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keebals as he avoids it easily.
Raphson stuffs the takedown.
Raphson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keebals's guard.
Raphson is looking to advance position but Keebals has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Keebals tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raphson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keebals controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raphson working to try and regain half guard.
Keebals tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keebals has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawn Keebals dominated that round.
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.
Raphson slips a straight right by Keebals.
Raphson fails with a takedown attempt.
Keebals misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keebals throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raphson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keebals's guard.
Raphson looking to sit in guard and control but Keebals gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals wants to get up but he can't break Raphson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Keebals sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keebals is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raphson has a closed guard, preventing Keebals from standing up.
Keebals looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keebals wants to get up but he can't break Raphson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Keebals 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.
Raphson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keebals is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dawn Keebals just wasn't active enough.
Nice uppercut there from Keebals.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raphson.
Keebals misses with a double jab
and Raphson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raphson trying to land knees to the body.
Raphson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keebals avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dawn Keebals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Raphson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raphson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keebals tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raphson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raphson is defended easily by Keebals.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keebals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raphson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawn Keebals dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Keebals.
Keebals drops Raphson with a beautiful combination! Raphson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Keebals is looking for the KO!
It looks like Carl Raphson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Keebals.
Raphson thumps Keebals with a low kick.
Keebals keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keebals misses with a left hand
and Raphson moves into the clinch.
Keebals tries to pull guard but Raphson won't allow it.
Keebals fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raphson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Keebals fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawn Keebals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keebals being controlled against the cage.
Keebals is trying to pull guard but Raphson has him pressed against the cage.
Raphson stalling against the cage.
Raphson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raphson manages to end up in side control.
Keebals on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keebals tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from Raphson crashes against the mat.
Raphson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Keebals works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keebals controlling the position for now.
Raphson wants to pass to mount but Keebals is defending the position.
Raphson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raphson is stalling here. Keebals is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Raphson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Keebals has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Keebals controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keebals postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Raphson is being controlled here.
Carl Raphson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dawn Keebals has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Raphson fails to land the takedown.
Dawn Keebals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raphson shoots in looking for a takedown but Keebals manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raphson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raphson leaves Keebals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawn Keebals is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raphson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawn Keebals showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keebals, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawn Keebals!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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