PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller's entrance music is Crying like a Bitch - Godsmack. A fine choice. Zenin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helloween - Power. Dwayne Keller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Keller
vs
Zenin

175 cm
21
189 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

172 cm
21
187 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zenin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller throws a head kick that misses.

Zenin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Keller!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Zenin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keller and Zenin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Zenin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keller tries to escape but Zenin is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zenin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keller has escaped the position, nice work there.

Zenin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Zenin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zenin but great work by Keller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Keller decides to stand back up. Keller steps back and let's Zenin get back to his feet.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zenin blocks a head kick by Keller.
Keller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zenin moves away.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Zenin slips under a jab.
Zenin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keller's head backwards.
Zenin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keller misses with a hook.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Zenin circles away.
Jab by Zenin.
Zenin lands a nice hook to Keller's body. Keller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Keller misses.
Keller throws a head kick but Zenin moves out of range.
Keller tries to clinch but Zenin moves out of range.

Zenin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but Zenin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zenin is trying to work for a kimura but Keller is defending well.

Zenin is looking for a kimura here.
Zenin stops Keller from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zenin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keller is just riding it out for now. Zenin eventually gives up the hold.

Zenin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Keller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladimir Zenin!