PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Mantelavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tazar Keegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantelavo comes into the arena with Long Hard Road Out Of Hell by Marilyn Manson blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mantelavo
vs
Keegan

225 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Mantelavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tazar Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keegan shoots in but no luck this time.

Keegan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mantelavo was covering up waiting for the punch and Keegan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keegan connects with a couple of short punches.
Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantelavo is retaining full guard.
Keegan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantelavo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantelavo keeping full guard, as Keegan tries to pass.
Keegan scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mantelavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keegan distracts Mantelavo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mantelavo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keegan throws and elbow that misses. Mantelavo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keegan's guard. Nice move by Mantelavo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keegan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keegan pushes Mantelavo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mantelavo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keegan.

Keegan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantelavo is trying to defend but Keegan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mantelavo tries to roll over but Keegan keeps him under control.
Mantelavo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Mantelavo's temple.
Keegan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keegan throwing shots but Mantelavo is blocking nicely.
Mantelavo is trying to maintain the position but Keegan is very close to passing his half guard.
Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantelavo wants to get back to his feet.
Keegan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keegan is trying to control. Mantelavo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mantelavo looking for submissions off his back.
Mantelavo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keegan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mantelavo's head.
Mantelavo is in trouble now - Keegan has advanced to mount!
Keegan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Keegan with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keegan lands a big elbow.
Mantelavo is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan prevents Mantelavo from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keegan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keegan landing shots from mount.
Mantelavo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Keegan's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazar Keegan!