PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean OKeefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordicai Veritas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OKeefe comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. 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.

OKeefe
vs
Veritas

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

173 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean OKeefe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mordicai Veritas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veritas closes the distance and clinches.
OKeefe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Veritas lands an elbow that stopped OKeefe in his tracks for a moment.
OKeefe has had enough of the clinch but Veritas keeps him there for the moment.
Veritas lands a nice knee to the body.

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

Veritas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veritas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Veritas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OKeefe can't fight it off and eventually Veritas manages to take the fight to the floor. OKeefe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Veritas stays in close to OKeefe's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Veritas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Veritas throws a nice inside leg kick.

Veritas clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veritas lands a knee to the body.
OKeefe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veritas has him pressed against the cage.

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

Veritas forces OKeefe back against the cage and clinches.
Veritas unloads a knee to the mid-section. OKeefe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Veritas on the inside.

Veritas jumps guard and drags OKeefe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veritas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Veritas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Veritas lands but OKeefe takes it in his stride.

Veritas forces OKeefe back against the cage and clinches.
Veritas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Veritas has OKeefe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Veritas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending OKeefe tumbling to the mat - Veritas dives into OKeefe's guard.
Veritas wants to pass the guard but OKeefe is keeping the position.
OKeefe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veritas controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe wants to stand but Veritas is controlling the position.
Veritas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OKeefe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Veritas is controlling him.
Veritas controlling from the top position.
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!
Let's hope that Veritas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veritas prevents OKeefe from getting back to his feet.
Veritas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mordicai Veritas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OKeefe tries for a takedown but Veritas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veritas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Veritas moves into the clinch.

Veritas breaks from the clinch.

Veritas pushes OKeefe up against the cage in a clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Veritas has OKeefe up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Veritas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Veritas landing knees to the body.
Veritas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OKeefe is trying to break free.

Veritas breaks the clinch.
Veritas wants to clinch up but OKeefe keeps it at a distance.

Veritas moves into range and clinches up with OKeefe.
Veritas slowing the pace effectively.
OKeefe is trying to break the clinch but Veritas has him pressed against the cage.
Veritas connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Veritas breaks from the clinch.
OKeefe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veritas.
OKeefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordicai Veritas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Veritas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OKeefe.

Veritas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
OKeefe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veritas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veritas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Veritas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OKeefe is keeping the position for now.
OKeefe wants to stand up but Veritas is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veritas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OKeefe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Veritas tries to close the distance and clinch but OKeefe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OKeefe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Veritas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
OKeefe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veritas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Veritas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OKeefe being controlled here, momentarily.
Veritas trying to control the position from guard on top but OKeefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veritas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OKeefe is proving hard to escape from.
Veritas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veritas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sean OKeefe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veritas tries to clinch there but OKeefe circles away.
Veritas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veritas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OKeefe misses with a jab, cross combination.

Veritas forces OKeefe back against the cage and clinches.
OKeefe tries to pull guard but Veritas won't allow it.
Veritas crunches a lovely knee into OKeefe's ribcage.

Veritas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OKeefe gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Veritas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Veritas seems content to control.
OKeefe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mordicai Veritas has got the better of the ground game so far.

OKeefe pushes Veritas off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe misses with a takedown

and Veritas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean OKeefe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veritas drops an elbow to the side of OKeefe's head.
OKeefe is refusing to be controlled, as Veritas sits in half guard.
Veritas stops OKeefe from getting back to his feet.
Veritas content to control rather than advance.
Veritas wants to stand but OKeefe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OKeefe wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordicai Veritas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Veritas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OKeefe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Veritas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OKeefe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
OKeefe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on OKeefe's face as Veritas controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Veritas decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Veritas.
Veritas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OKeefe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OKeefe lands with a hook. Veritas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Veritas forces OKeefe back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Veritas.

Veritas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
OKeefe is not content to let Veritas control the position.
OKeefe wants to get back to his feet.
Veritas throws an elbow but OKeefe slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Veritas decides to stand back up.
Veritas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
OKeefe misses with a combination
and Veritas counters with a nice body kick.

Veritas clinches up with OKeefe and pushes him back against the cage.
Veritas keeps control of OKeefe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Veritas just leaning against OKeefe, taking a breather.
OKeefe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veritas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Veritas shoots in but OKeefe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OKeefe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veritas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veritas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
OKeefe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Veritas not doing much here.
OKeefe tries to kick Veritas off but Veritas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Veritas is nestled in close to OKeefe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OKeefe is trying to stand back up but Veritas is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Veritas lands a high kick!
Veritas blocks the body kick.
Veritas tries to clinch up but OKeefe circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. OKeefe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veritas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veritas misses with a head kick.
Veritas doesn't manage to clinch there - OKeefe circles away.
Veritas misses with a head kick.
OKeefe throws a head kick that misses.

Veritas darts in and clinches OKeefe up against the cage.
Veritas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Veritas manages to break the clinch.
OKeefe falls off balance throwing a combination

and Veritas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OKeefe's guard.
Sean OKeefe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mordicai Veritas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veritas is in close to OKeefe's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordicai Veritas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veritas 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordicai Veritas!