PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amos Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fixing a Broken Heart-A1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kelley
vs
Pettis

181 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amos Kelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pettis gets a double leg takedown into Kelley's guard.
Kelley trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis tries to stand but Kelley is controlling from the bottom.

Kelley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.

Pettis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kelley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pettis, into his guard.
Kelley controlling from the top position.
Kelley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis controls Kelley momentarily but Kelley frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Kelley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelley is one step ahead there.

Amos Kelley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kelley scores with a head kick. Pettis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pettis shoots for a takedown but Kelley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kelley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pettis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pettis wants to stand and escape but Kelley is having none of it.
Kelley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pettis is trying to keep Kelley in close.

Kelley gets to his feet. Pettis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelley shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kelley fails in his attempt to clinch.

Pettis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kelley's guard.
Pettis looks winded!

Kelley looking for a guillotine here but Pettis defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pettis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelley working a defensive guard here.
Pettis stops Kelley from standing up.
Pettis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelley working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pettis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis looking to sit in guard and control but Kelley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pettis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pettis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet but Kelley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amos Kelley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pettis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelley sprawls well. He's pushed Pettis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt - Kelley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pettis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelley defends it nicely.
Amos Kelley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kelley wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Pettis as Kelley shoots in.
Kelley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kelley has closed the distance and engaged Pettis in a clinch.
Pettis is breathing heavily.

Kelley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Pettis has Kelley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pettis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kelley tumbling to the mat - Pettis dives into Kelley's guard.

Pettis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kelley looking for a guillotine here but Pettis defends easily.
Anthony Pettis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Kelley is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettis trying to control but Kelley is working from the bottom.
Kelley wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Kelley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pettis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelley keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Pettis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throwing strikes from guard but Kelley blocks nicely.
Pettis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelley has wrist control.
Pettis trying to control but Kelley is working from the bottom.
Kelley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettis manages to get himself to full guard.
Kelley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley won't allow Pettis to sweep him here.

Pettis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kelley stacks Pettis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kelley!
Kelley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kelley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kelley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pettis to his feet.
Pettis is looking to clinch.
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 Amos Kelley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kelley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettis has a takedown stuffed.
Kelley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pettis as he avoids it easily.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pettis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amos Kelley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Kelley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pettis on the side of the head.
Pettis stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Kelley.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Kelley on that attempt.

Kelley has closed the distance and engaged Pettis in a clinch.
Pettis wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kelley.
Kelley jumps guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelley drags the fight down to the ground.
Kelley has a closed guard, preventing Pettis from standing up.
Kelley wants to stand but Pettis is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kelley is on top in guard.
Kelley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kelley controls the position.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kelley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pettis fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pettis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Kelley breaks from the clinch.
Pettis tries for a takedown but Kelley circles away easily
and Kelley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley is looking to clinch.
Kelley dodges the punch combination from Pettis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelley tries to sprawl out of it but Pettis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Kelley lands but Pettis takes it in his stride.
Kelley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pettis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelley somewhat.
Pettis lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelley is defended easily by Pettis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pettis darts in and clinches Kelley up against the cage.
Kelley is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettis has double underhooks.

Kelley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pettis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kelley to the mat. Kelley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Pettis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelley has escaped and now he's on top!
Kelley stands and throws Pettis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Amos Kelley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis is looking to regain half guard here but Kelley keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amos Kelley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kelley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amos Kelley!