PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hitem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stone
vs
Hitem

182 cm
19
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Hitem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hitem scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hitem.
Stone tries to roll over but Hitem keeps him under control.
Stone wants to control but Hitem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitem trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stone wants to sweep here but Hitem controlling him for the moment.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hitem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitem manages to get himself to full guard.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitem is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitem is on top in guard.
Hitem is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hitem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hitem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitem is one step ahead there.
Hitem wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position.

Stone looking for a guillotine here but Hitem defends easily.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Hitem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hitem wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.

Hitem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitem has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Hitem slips an elbow through the middle.
Hitem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hitem defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hitem stands and steps away. Stone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hitem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hitem wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Hitem trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Hitem is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Stone works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitem trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hitem defends well.
Hitem cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Hitem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hitem with a flurry of punches that miss.

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hitem trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Hitem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hitem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stone's half guard.
Stone wants to improve his position but Hitem is controlling well.

Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stone is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hitem is tapping! Great win for Stone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keith Stone!