PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave O Keeffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (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.

O Keeffe
vs
Mathers

182 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Dave O Keeffe!
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, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers moves out of range of the body kick.
Mathers swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mathers!
Mathers throws a series of punches but O Keeffe avoids them all with ease.
O Keeffe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Keeffe throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
O Keeffe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dave O Keeffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mathers misses with a wild combination.
Mathers avoids the head kick by O Keeffe.
O Keeffe misses with a takedown
and Mathers counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Keeffe is defended easily by Mathers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave O Keeffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Keeffe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mathers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Keeffe backs up against the cage.
O Keeffe has his takedown stuffed
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Keeffe is breathing heavily.
O Keeffe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mathers counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throws a series of punches but O Keeffe avoids them all with ease.
Mathers scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Keeffe backs up against the cage.
O Keeffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mathers cracks O Keeffe with an open hand slap.
Mathers misses with a double jab.
Mathers misses with a double jab.
Mathers scores with a body shot.
Mathers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mathers duly obliges.
Danga de danga de dang - Mathers scores with a four punch combination!
Mathers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers is looking to clinch.
Marshall Mathers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Mathers scores with a four punch combination!
Mathers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Keeffe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mathers counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mathers.
A left and a right from Mathers both land. Nice combination.
Mathers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Keeffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Keeffe there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Keeffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Keeffe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O Keeffe takes one to the side of the head.
Mathers doesn't manage to clinch there - O Keeffe circles away.
Mathers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mathers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Keeffe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mathers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mathers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathers scores with a one two! O Keeffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Mathers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mathers fails to land with a series of punches.
O Keeffe looks to clinch
and Mathers counters with a three punch combo that has O Keeffe backing up. O Keeffe nods at Mathers to acknowledge the strikes.
O Keeffe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mathers to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall Mathers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathers throws a one two combo.
Mathers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mathers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mathers lands with a shot to the body.
Mathers jabs at O Keeffe's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers fails to land with a series of punches.
O Keeffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathers.
O Keeffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathers defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Mathers misses.
Mathers throws a right hand that O Keeffe ducks under and follows up with a left that O Keeffe also avoids with ease.
Mathers tries to clinch but O Keeffe is having none of it.
O Keeffe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mathers lands with a nice combination. O Keeffe backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mathers lands with a nice combination. O Keeffe backs away looking to recover.
Mathers swinging wildly here.
Mathers fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathers misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether O Keeffe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mathers lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers lands a two punch combo.
Mathers lands a jab-cross combination.
Mathers throws a series of punches but O Keeffe avoids them all with ease.
Mathers throws a series of strikes that have O Keeffe backpedaling.

Mathers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathers has had enough of the clinch but O Keeffe keeps him there for the moment.
Mathers is looking to break free of the clinch but O Keeffe has double underhooks.
Mathers tries to circle away but O Keeffe has him pinned against the cage.
O Keeffe tries to pull guard but Mathers holds him up against the cage and eventually O Keeffe drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave O Keeffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Keeffe can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Keeffe.
Mathers wants to get back to striking at distance but O Keeffe won't allow it.
Mathers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mathers tries to break the clinch but O Keeffe is controlling the position.
O Keeffe can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mathers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mathers stops a takedown attempt from O Keeffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Mathers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! O Keeffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mathers lands an overhand right.
O Keeffe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mathers throws a series of strikes that have O Keeffe backpedaling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mathers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Keeffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mathers lands a jab to O Keeffe's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mathers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Keeffe circles away quickly and effectively.
Mathers lands with a nice combination. O Keeffe backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mathers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mathers.
Mathers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mathers clobbers O Keeffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Keeffe misses with a takedown attempt
and Mathers counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Mathers does no damage.
Mathers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Keeffe with a poor takedown
and Mathers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave O Keeffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Keeffe.

Mathers has managed to clinch.
Mathers has had enough of the clinch but O Keeffe keeps him there for the moment.
O Keeffe misses with a knee strike.
O Keeffe gets underhooks to prevent Mathers's takedown attempt.
Mathers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mathers wants to break free but O Keeffe has control.
Mathers is trying to break the clinch but O Keeffe is controlling him.
Mathers tries to break free but O Keeffe pushes him back against the cage.
Mathers wants to get back to striking at distance but O Keeffe won't allow it.
Mathers can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers stops a takedown attempt from O Keeffe.
Mathers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Keeffe smiles and moves away.
Mathers throws a right hand that O Keeffe ducks under and follows up with a left that O Keeffe also avoids with ease.
Mathers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Keeffe.
Mathers throws a series of strikes that have O Keeffe backpedaling.
Mathers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mathers connects with a single shot there.
Mathers throws a series of strikes that have O Keeffe backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers scores with a punch to the head.
Mathers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mathers - just one landing.
O Keeffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Keeffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for O Keeffe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Donk. Mathers catches O Keeffe right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathers moves in looking to clinch but O Keeffe pushes him off.
Dave O Keeffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Mathers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Keeffe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Mathers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mathers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Mathers!