PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ali
vs
Keller

189 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

169 cm
27
154 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Keller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Keller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Keller ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keller fails to pull guard.
Ali controlling the action here for a moment.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Keller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Keller.
Keller closes the distance and clinches up with Ali, looking for a takedown. Keller pushes Ali against the cage but Ali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keller fails with the takedown.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keller sprawls well. Keller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ali moves into the clinch successfully.

Keller manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ali throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.

Keller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keller for as long as he can get away with.

Keller working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
Ali is pushing down on Keller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keller is fighting to maintain full guard but Ali has managed to sneak the leg through.

Keller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ali is trying to work for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wants to stand but Keller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to roll over but Ali keeps him under control.
Keller wants to sweep but Ali has passed to side control!
Ali passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keller!
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keller on the ground.
Ali content just to control the position here.
Keller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali controlling the position easily from mount.
Keller is looking to improve his position but Ali isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throwing strikes here but Keller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ali avoids the attempt from Keller to control.
Ali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Keller regains half guard.

Ali postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Keller to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali shoots in but Keller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Keller counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Keller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keller pinned against the cage. Keller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keller lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali fails to land the takedown.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Keller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ali clinches.
Keller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Keller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ali stalling the fight.
Keller jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Keller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Keller is keeping the position.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Keller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Ali sitting in guard here, content to control.

Keller has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ali doesn't defend quickly enough and Keller has managed to lock this one up! Can Ali escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Keller on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Keller!