PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched - Roy Jones Jr.. 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.

Jones Jr
vs
Keane

181 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Reaper Combatwear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Keane!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Jones Jr ducks down to avoid it.

Jones Jr clinches up against the cage.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Keane.
Jones Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Keane.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Jones Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
Keane scores with a shoulder strike.
Keane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
Keane is stalling here.
Jones Jr can't get the takedown.
Jones Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jones Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keane walks away with a smile on his face. Jones Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keane connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keane.
Keane fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Jones Jr has closed the distance and engaged Keane in a clinch.
Jones Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keane to keep the fight standing.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Jones Jr avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Jones Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but Keane won't allow it.
Keane lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jones Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keane stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.

Jones Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones Jr tries to get out of the position.
Keane controlling the position.
Keane landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane is working Jones Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones Jr looking for a sweep but Keane has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jones Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Keane looking to control but Jones Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones Jr tries to hold on but Keane postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keane controlling from mount.
Jones Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Keane controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Jones Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep. Keane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keane is taking a breather. Jones Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr is pressing down on Keane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Keane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jones Jr needs to keep his hands up - Keane had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Jones Jr misses

and Keane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keane.
Jones Jr jumps guard but Keane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but Keane won't allow it.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but Keane holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Jones Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keane lands with a right to the head.
Keane gets underhooks to prevent Jones Jr's takedown attempt.
Jones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Keane wants a takedown.

Jones Jr is trying to trip Keane. He has hold of a leg but Keane is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keane wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.
Keane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Jr stands and throws Keane's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keane trying to control here.
Jones Jr trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
Keane tries to roll over but Jones Jr keeps him under control.

Jones Jr is working for a kimura but Keane is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jones Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Keane defends the submission attempt.

Jones Jr is looking for a kimura but Keane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones Jr to get the leverage.
Keane wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping busy.
Keane wants to improve his position but Jones Jr is controlling well.
Jones Jr wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane gets back to full guard.
Keane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keane trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Keane is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
Keane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mickey Keane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Keane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.
Nice jab there from Keane.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane throws a good cross that connects.
Jones Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keane misses the body punch
and Jones Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones Jr misses with a looping right.
Keane keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Keane wants to clinch.
Jones Jr fails with the takedown
and Keane counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Keane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range.
Jones Jr lands a nice hook to Keane's body. Keane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones Jr fails to land the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Keane.
Keane misses with a wild body shot.
Keane throws a head kick that misses.
Keane lands with a right hand.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Keane is just out of range.
Keane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Jones Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keane jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Keane closes the distance and pushes Jones Jr back into the cage.
Jones Jr fails to pull guard.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but Keane holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Jones Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but Keane holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones Jr drops back down to his feet.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Keane on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones Jr controls his hands.
Jones Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keane to keep the fight standing.
Jones Jr tries to pull guard but Keane won't allow it.
Keane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones Jr is trying to pull guard but Keane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Keane.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
Mickey Keane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keane misses with the head strike.

Jones Jr jumps guard and drags Keane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Keane trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
Keane wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is keeping the position.

Jones Jr is looking for a triangle but Keane pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane throwing strikes from guard but Jones Jr blocks nicely.
Mickey Keane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jones Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keane defends well.
Keane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones Jr is trying to control the position but Keane postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones Jr 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.
Keane passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Jr wants to get back to full guard but Keane has passed into side control.
Roy Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Jr bucks up and tries to throw Keane off but instead Keane has got his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Keane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Keane!
Mickey Keane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.