PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keast Kann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pain McGraw's chin.

Kann
vs
McGraw

178 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
22
143 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pain McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
Horrible takedown by Kann or perhaps it was just good defense by McGraw which made him look bad.
McGraw misses with a hook. Kann ducked under it nicely.

Kann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kann wants to pass the guard but McGraw is keeping the position.
McGraw controls Kann momentarily but Kann frees himself.
Kann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kann stops McGraw from standing up.

Kann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGraw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kann has McGraw in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann keeping full guard, as McGraw tries to pass.

Kann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGraw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGraw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kann has his foot on McGraw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGraw works his way back into a safe position though.

McGraw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGraw controlling from the top position.
Kann looking for a sweep. Not yet Kann, not yet.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGraw manages to get himself to full guard.
McGraw controlling Kann's posture.
Kann trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGraw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGraw wants to stand up but Kann is controlling him.
McGraw can't keep his opponent in guard - Kann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kann seems to be working for a kimura but McGraw defends the submission attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kann tries to pass to full mount but McGraw defends it.
McGraw keeping control of the position.
Kann stalling away here and it's allowed McGraw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McGraw manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGraw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraw manages to avoid it.
McGraw misses with an uppercut. Kann saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from McGraw misses the target.
McGraw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kann.
Kann closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGraw circles away.
Kann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throws a jab when Kann was well out of range.
Kann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGraw tries to avoid it but Kann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGraw to the ground. McGraw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kann is just out of range.

Kann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGraw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGraw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kann is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kann 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.

Kann looks for a takedown but McGraw sprawls well.
McGraw misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGraw.
McGraw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGraw pinned against the cage. McGraw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGraw was covering up waiting for the punch and Kann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGraw is pulling down on Kann's head to control his posture.
Kann looking to sit in guard and control but McGraw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGraw passes into half guard.
McGraw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, McGraw seems content to control.
McGraw is looking to take a break and control but Kann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kann wants to control but McGraw is keeping busy.
Kann is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McGraw has managed to clinch.
Kann wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw lands an elbow inside that Kann shrugs off.
Come on McGraw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGraw lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGraw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kann.
McGraw prevents a takedown attempt there.

McGraw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kann scores with a shot to the body.
Kann shoots for a takedown but McGraw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGraw tries to clinch up.
McGraw connects with a body shot.
McGraw leaves Kann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGraw stuffs the takedown attempt from Kann. Kann gets slowly back to his feet.
McGraw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kann shoots for a double leg takedown but McGraw sprawls well. He's pushed Kann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGraw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGraw as he jumps to the side.
McGraw throws a hook but Kann blocks it.
Kann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kann was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
Kann blocks a low kick nicely.
McGraw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGraw is looking to clinch.
Kann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGraw is fending him off so far but Kann persists. Nope, McGraw circles away and we're back to standing.

McGraw forces Kann back against the cage and clinches.
Kann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGraw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Kann misses its intended target.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann lands a jab to McGraw's midsection.
Kann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGraw's waist but McGraw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kann off to one side.

Kann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraw preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGraw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kann tries to pass to full mount but McGraw defends it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kann is trying to control the action in half guard but McGraw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGraw trying to control but Kann postures up.
Kann trying to control the action but McGraw is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

McGraw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kann tries to free his leg and advance position but McGraw is retaining full guard.
McGraw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGraw is trying to keep Kann in close.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGraw is pulling down on Kann's head. It's preventing any offense from Kann, at least for the moment.
Kann trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGraw is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pain McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Kann closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGraw circles away.
Kann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kann was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
McGraw looks to land a right hand but Kann moved out of range.
Kann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraw.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kann moves away.
McGraw takes a swing at Kann's ribcage but misses.
Pain McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGraw throws the left hand but Kann avoids the punch easily.
McGraw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kann in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw slaps away a takedown attempt from Kann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGraw.
Kann closes the distance and clinches up with McGraw, looking for a takedown. Kann pushes McGraw against the cage but McGraw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kann scores a takedown into full mount!
Kann avoids the attempt from McGraw to control.
McGraw is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kann is staying active.

Kann is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGraw has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGraw!
Kann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGraw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGraw has managed to get both his arms back between Kann's legs - danger averted.
Kann looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGraw is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.
Kann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGraw 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.
Keast Kann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGraw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGraw stopping the sweep attempt from Kann.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kann is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Kann.

Kann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGraw's half guard.
Kann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGraw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGraw tries to get to full guard but Kann has control of the leg.
McGraw is staying active underneath Kann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGraw wants to control but Kann is keeping busy.

Kann is looking for a kimura but McGraw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kann to get the leverage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Kann is trying to work for a kimura but McGraw is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kann is just out of range.
Kann shoots in for a double leg but McGraw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Kann.
McGraw lands with a shot to the body.
Kann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGraw pinned against the cage. McGraw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann stuns McGraw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Kann with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kann.
Kann shoots in looking for a takedown. McGraw tries to sprawl out of it but Kann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGraw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGraw misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kann as he connects with a hook.
McGraw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kann's hands.
Kann scores with a body shot.
McGraw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kann counters with a right hand to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann staying out of range there.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGraw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGraw throws a body punch but Kann moves out of range.
Kann is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGraw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGraw misses with a looping right.
McGraw misses with a kick to the body.

Kann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGraw!
McGraw wants to control but Kann is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw is squirming around, avoiding Kann's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kann clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGraw tries to clinch but Kann moves out of range.
McGraw throws a sloppy body shot

and Kann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGraw holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kann is pressing down on McGraw's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGraw is holding on for now.
Kann is controlling the pace.

Kann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGraw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw is staying active underneath Kann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGraw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGraw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann won't allow McGraw to get back to his feet.
Kann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kann wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but McGraw shows good takedown defense.
Kann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
Kann ducks under a wild hook from McGraw.
McGraw misses the body punch
and Kann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kann fails with a takedown attempt.
McGraw slips under a jab.
McGraw looks for the body kick but Kann saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from McGraw as Kann shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McGraw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kann is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGraw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kann to the mat. Kann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Kann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kann controls McGraw momentarily but McGraw frees himself.
McGraw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kann is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kann working a defensive guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGraw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGraw throws an overhand right that lands on Kann's shoulder, as Kann tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Kann does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGraw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGraw struggling a bit here.
McGraw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Kann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGraw has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGraw is trying to control Kann's posture but Kann avoids it.

Kann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGraw is not content to let Kann control the position.
McGraw wants to control but Kann postures up.

Kann is trying to get an arm triangle but McGraw is defending well.

Kann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to control the position but McGraw is working away.
You can see the frustration on McGraw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kann had his way with Pain McGraw in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

McGraw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kann feints and as McGraw raises his hands in defense, Kann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kann trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kann prevents McGraw from getting back to his feet.

Kann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McGraw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kann is trying to get an arm triangle but McGraw is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

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.
You can see the frustration on McGraw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGraw manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to pass the guard but McGraw defending well.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGraw is just riding it out for now. Kann eventually gives up the hold.
Kann wants to pass the guard but McGraw is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGraw trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McGraw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kann did well to prevent McGraw getting side control.
McGraw slows the pace down in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGraw trying to control the action but Kann is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGraw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kann!
McGraw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGraw controlling from the full mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kann can't escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann is squirming around, avoiding McGraw's attempts to control the action.
Kann tries to reverse the position but McGraw maintains control.
Kann tries to hold on but McGraw postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kann is desperately trying to improve his position but McGraw has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pain McGraw.
I think Kann 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Keast Kann!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Keast Kann!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Keast Kann!

Keast Kann wins by unanimous decision!