PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joan Mcclain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keshun Keshuns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keshun Keshuns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mcclain
vs
Keshuns

195 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
18
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joan Mcclain!
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, Keshun Keshuns!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keshuns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mcclain is trying to strike from the bottom but Keshuns has passed into full mount.
Keshuns looking to finish with strikes here!
Mcclain is desperately trying to improve his position but Keshuns has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcclain is squirming around, avoiding Keshuns's attempts to control the action.
Keshuns throws some wild stikes that Mcclain manages to avoid easily.
Mcclain throwing hammer fists to the chest of Keshuns. What's that going to do exactly?
Keshuns trying to control but Mcclain is having none of it.
Mcclain is desperately trying to improve his position but Keshuns has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keshuns stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mcclain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keshuns.
Keshuns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcclain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keshuns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcclain somewhat.
Keshuns slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcclain, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Keshuns takes the fight into the clinch.
Keshuns leaning his opponent against the cage.

Keshuns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mcclain tries to keep at a distance but Keshuns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcclain tries to break the clinch but Keshuns is controlling the position.
Mcclain is trying to push Keshuns away but Keshuns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keshuns is trying to break free.
Keshuns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain throws a head punch that misses.

Mcclain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcclain shoots in for a takedown but Keshuns shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joan Mcclain. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keshuns gets the takedown into side control.
Mcclain gets back to half guard.
Keshuns looks to land a strike but Mcclain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mcclain 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.
Keshuns forces his way into half guard.
Keshuns wants to take a breather but Mcclain is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keshuns in particular looking to stall.
Keshuns is trying to control. Mcclain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcclain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keshuns controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Keshun Keshuns hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcclain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keshuns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcclain somewhat.

Keshuns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcclain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keshuns defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keshun Keshuns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Keshuns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcclain to the mat! Mcclain manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keshuns tries to stand but Mcclain is controlling from the bottom.
Keshuns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Keshuns throws a big elbow that misses.
Keshuns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcclain's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclain looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcclain, not yet.

Mcclain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keshuns has passed into half guard!
Mcclain moves into full guard.
Mcclain looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcclain, not yet.
Mcclain doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mcclain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keshuns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcclain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keshuns manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keshuns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mcclain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcclain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keshuns wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcclain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keshuns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcclain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcclain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keshuns trying to control the position.
Keshuns wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcclain is now in half guard.
Mcclain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Mcclain.
Mcclain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keshuns's head.
Mcclain tries to stand and escape but Keshuns is controlling the position.

Mcclain decides to stand and escape the position.

Keshuns shoots in and bounces Mcclain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Keshuns is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keshuns trying to control but Mcclain is working from the bottom.
Mcclain throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mcclain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keshuns wants to pass the guard but Mcclain is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mcclain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mcclain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keshuns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Joan Mcclain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mcclain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Keshuns clinches.

Mcclain breaks from the clinch.

Keshuns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcclain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keshuns is in Mcclain's guard.
Keshuns trying to control but Mcclain is working from the bottom.

Mcclain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keshuns is aware though and is defending well.
Keshuns throws an elbow that misses. Mcclain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keshuns's guard. Nice move by Mcclain!
Keshuns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclain postures up in Keshuns's guard and throws a big left but Keshuns blocks it.
Mcclain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keshuns wants to get back to his feet but Mcclain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcclain postures up and lands a big shot to Keshuns's brow.

Keshuns has his foot on Mcclain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcclain works his way back into a safe position though.
Keshuns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keshuns looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcclain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mcclain tries to stand and escape but Keshuns is controlling the position.
Mcclain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keshuns is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcclain decides to return to a standing position.
Keshuns tries to land a front kick but Mcclain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcclain blocks a head kick by Keshuns.

Keshuns rushes Mcclain and presses him up against the cage.

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

Mcclain tries to keep at a distance but Keshuns has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mcclain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!

Keshuns looking to score a takedown here. Mcclain is defending well but Keshuns drives through and ends up in Mcclain's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcclain working for a triangle but Keshuns defends it easily.

Mcclain working for a triangle but Keshuns defends it easily.
Keshuns trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcclain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mcclain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keshuns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Mcclain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keshuns won't allow Mcclain to sweep him here.
Keshuns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcclain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keshuns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keshuns takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keshun Keshuns.
Well Keshuns 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!