PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Grit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Keller (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.

Grit
vs
Keller

192 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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, Brian Grit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronan Keller!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keller wants it to stay on the feet.
Keller scores with a hook to the body. Grit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keller scores with a hook to the body. Grit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Keller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Keller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grit is trying to defend but Keller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grit is trying to control but can't.
Keller prevents Grit from improving his position.
Grit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keller throwing shots but Grit is blocking nicely.
Grit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grit is defending against the submission attempts here by Keller.
Grit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grit trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grit wants to control but Keller is keeping busy.
Grit wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keller connects with a jab.
Grit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keller moves out of range of the strikes.
Grit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keller is out of range.
Good exchange - Keller coming out on top.
Grit misses with a straight right.

Keller rushes Grit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grit throws a jab but it's blocked by Keller.
Grit throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keller sprawls well. Keller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grit gets slowly back to his feet.
Grit tries for a takedown but Keller circles away easily
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Grit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grit is breathing heavily.

Keller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller works over Grit with some ground and pound from guard.
Grit 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.
Keller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Keller drops back looking for a leg! Grit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grit manages to kick Keller off! Keller jumps back into Grit's guard.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller won't allow Grit to sweep him here.
Grit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grit tries to get out of the position.
Keller passes Grit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grit is trying to get back to full guard.
Grit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keller.
Grit is not content to let Keller control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grit defending well though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grit looks to land a left hand but Keller moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keller lands with an uppercut that bounces Grit off the cage and back into rage.
Keller blocks a jab.
Grit throws a looping overhand right but Keller ducks down to avoid it.

Grit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Keller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keller struggling a bit here.
Keller is trying to buck Grit off.
Keller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grit connects with a decent elbow.
Keller parries the strikes from Grit easily there. Grit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keller to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grit looks up at the clock and then as Keller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Keller is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Grit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keller wants to control but Grit postures up.
Grit working the body and head with strikes.
Grit scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller is trying to control Grit's posture but Grit avoids it.
Grit working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Keller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keller counters with a one-two to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keller, as that shot connected.
Grit throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Keller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grit somewhat.
Keller thuds a left hand into Grit's body.
Grit wants to slow Keller down by chopping away at his legs.
Keller cracks Grit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keller connects with a looping right hand.
Grit has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Grit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grit, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keller.

Keller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Keller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Keller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grit postures up in Keller's guard and throws a big left but Keller blocks it.
Grit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Keller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grit with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Keller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grit connects with a couple of short punches.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Grit slips an elbow through the middle.
Grit postures up.
Grit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keller's head.
Grit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keller is trying to keep Grit in close.
Grit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keller's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grit throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
Grit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Grit slips an elbow through the middle.
Grit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grit throws a strike but Keller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keller on the ground.
Keller wants to pass the guard but Grit is keeping the position.
Keller being controlled here momentarily.
Grit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grit wants to sweep but no luck.
Grit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape.
Grit lands a big elbow.
Keller is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Grit will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A cross from Keller lands.
Keller punishes Grit's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Keller as Grit shoots in.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Keller coming out on top.
Keller's corner calls for a 1-2. Keller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keller.
Grit misses the jab.
Grit shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brian Grit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller scores with a one two! Grit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keller scores with a hook.
Keller lands a jab-cross combination.
Grit misses with a body punch
and Keller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Keller lands a jab-cross combination.
Keller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grit.

Keller scores with a takedown into Grit's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Grit.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grit looking for a sweep. Not yet Grit, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keller 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.
Keller cracks Grit with a solid left hand.
Keller wants to control from the top but Grit keeps moving.
Grit 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keller stalks Grit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grit's face. Grit staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two 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.
Keller with a hook.
Keller digs a good body shot into Grit's ribs.
Keller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keller scores with a shoulder strike.
Grit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Grit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keller pushes Grit up against the cage in a clinch.

Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grit's head backwards.
Keller lands a two punch combo.
Grit shoots and misses
and Keller counters with a right hand to the body.

Keller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Keller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grit controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grit moves into full guard.
Grit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller thows a big elbow that misses.
Keller throwing strikes from guard but Grit blocks nicely.
Keller preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keller with a nice cross.

Keller clinches.
Grit pressing his opponent against the cage.

Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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.
Grit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keller.

Keller rushes Grit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keller pushes Grit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keller scores with a shot to the side of Grit's head.
Grit is looking to control Keller's arms but Keller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grit has his back to the cage.
Grit wants a takedown.

Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Keller as he connects with a hook.
Keller tests Grit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grit tries for a takedown but Keller circles away easily
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keller scores with a sloppy right hand. Grit should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller lands with a cross.
Grit throws a shot from downtown. Keller moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Keller scores with a four punch combination!
Grit misses with a hook to the body
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Keller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Keller!