PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amos Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Decosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kelley
vs
Decosta

181 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Decosta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelley throws a series of punches but Decosta avoids them all with ease.
Decosta shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelley sprawls well. He's pushed Decosta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decosta looks for a takedown but Kelley sprawls well.
A punch combination from Decosta misses.
Kelley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decosta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kelley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelley looks to land a combination. Decosta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Armand Decosta has been cut.
Decosta closes the distance and clinches up with Kelley, looking for a takedown. Decosta pushes Kelley against the cage but Kelley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amos Kelley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Decosta.
Kelley goes for a double leg but Decosta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Decosta continues to drive forward.
Decosta prevents the takedown attempt.

Kelley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Decosta drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decosta trying to control but Kelley is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decosta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Decosta 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Decosta on the ground.
Decosta trying to keep a closed guard but Kelley is proving a slippery customer.
Decosta is trying to hold Kelley in close to prevent damage but Kelley has managed to pass into half guard.
Decosta wants to improve his position but Kelley is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley thows a huge punch but Decosta dodges it nicely.
Decosta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Decosta is trying to control the position but Kelley postures up.

Kelley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Decosta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decosta looks winded!
Kelley stays in close to Decosta's body and controls the position.

Decosta 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Decosta 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.

Kelley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Decosta, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley shoots for a takedown but Decosta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decosta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kelley counters with a head kick. That will keep Decosta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Decosta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Kelley moves into the clinch successfully.
Kelley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Decosta.
Kelley tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kelley breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decosta throws a head kick that misses.

Kelley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelley presses Decosta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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.
The cut man is working on Armand Decosta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kelley dives in for a single leg takedown but Decosta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kelley connects with a knee to the head.
Decosta wants a takedown.
Decosta gets underhooks to prevent Kelley's takedown attempt.
Kelley goes for a takedown attempt but Decosta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amos Kelley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. Decosta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amos Kelley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Decosta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelley somewhat.
Decosta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Decosta takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decosta is trying to break the clinch but Kelley has him pressed against the cage.

Kelley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Decosta uses from the top position.
Kelley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Decosta is controlling him.
Kelley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Decosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decosta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Armand Decosta.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelley.
Decosta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decosta is breathing heavily.
Decosta has a takedown stuffed.
Kelley blocks a head kick by Decosta.
Decosta fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decosta stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Kelley finds it's way through Decosta's defenses.
Kelley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Decosta circles away.
Kelley goes for a double leg but Decosta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Decosta continues to drive forward.

Kelley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decosta tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decosta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelley defends it nicely.

Kelley gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Decosta pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kelley moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kelley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kelley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Decosta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kelley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kelley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelley throws a series of strikes that have Decosta backpedaling.
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 cut man is working on Armand Decosta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Decosta misses with a wild combination.
Kelley cracks a nice hook into Decosta's ribs.
Kelley shoots for a double leg takedown but Decosta sprawls well. He's pushed Kelley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decosta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decosta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Decosta defends well and Kelley ends up having to push Decosta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amos Kelley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Decosta is trying to pull guard but Kelley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Decosta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kelley tries to pull guard but Decosta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Decosta wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kelley fails to pull guard.

Decosta jumps into guard, dragging Kelley to the mat.
Decosta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kelley is now in half guard.
Kelley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armand Decosta has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kelley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decosta sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley thows a huge punch but Decosta dodges it nicely.
Decosta tries to roll over but Kelley keeps him under control.

Kelley is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decosta tries to get to full guard but Kelley has control of the leg.
Decosta is pressing down on Kelley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kelley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kelley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Decosta tries to avoid it but Kelley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Decosta to the ground. Decosta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decosta shoots in but Kelley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decosta goes for a double leg but Kelley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelley continues to drive forward.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelley is trying to pull guard but Decosta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Armand Decosta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amos Kelley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Decosta.

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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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