PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McKeehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Oliver had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Oliver
vs
McKeehan

181 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Oliver!
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, David McKeehan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKeehan rushes Oliver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKeehan is trying to force a seperation but Oliver has the dominant position.
McKeehan is trying to break the clinch but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
McKeehan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKeehan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKeehan is defending well for now.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliver drops back down to his feet.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKeehan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver is looking to break free of the clinch but McKeehan has double underhooks.
Oliver tries for a takedown but McKeehan manages to get underhooks.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

McKeehan darts in and clinches Oliver up against the cage.
McKeehan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McKeehan scores with a hook to the body.
McKeehan avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.

McKeehan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliver moves out of range as McKeehan throws a body kick.
McKeehan swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliver.
McKeehan scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Steven Oliver has been cut.
McKeehan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oliver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Oliver moves into range and clinches up with McKeehan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McKeehan jumps guard.

Oliver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McKeehan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oliver, into his guard.

McKeehan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

McKeehan stands up from Oliver's guard - McKeehan perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McKeehan rushes Oliver and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McKeehan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKeehan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oliver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKeehan is on top in guard.

Oliver looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKeehan is one step ahead there.
McKeehan is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliver has wrist control.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing McKeehan from controlling successfully.

McKeehan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKeehan is stalling in the full guard.

Oliver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McKeehan has picked Oliver up and slammed him! Oliver can't keep hold of the triangle and McKeehan manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

McKeehan decides to stand back up. McKeehan steps back and let's Oliver get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McKeehan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Oliver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McKeehan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliver has McKeehan pressed against the cage, preventing McKeehan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliver drops back down to his feet.

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

Oliver moves into range and clinches up with McKeehan.
McKeehan pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver is trying to pull guard but McKeehan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver keeps control of McKeehan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKeehan is trying to break the clinch but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
McKeehan missing with knees to the body.
McKeehan is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliver has double underhooks.

McKeehan manages to break the clinch.
McKeehan throws a combination that misses
and Oliver counters with a body kick that stops McKeehan in his tracks momentarily.
McKeehan swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliver.
McKeehan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKeehan throws a wild body kick that Oliver sees coming a mile off.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - McKeehan circles away.

McKeehan clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to land knees to the body.

McKeehan pulls guard successfully.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McKeehan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McKeehan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliver just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKeehan is pushing Oliver up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKeehan tries to break free but Oliver pushes him back against the cage.
Oliver is trying to pull guard but McKeehan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

McKeehan manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKeehan trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKeehan looking for a sweep. Not yet McKeehan, not yet.
McKeehan is controlling Oliver's posture.

McKeehan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - McKeehan circles away.
Oliver misses with a body kick.
McKeehan throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Oliver tries to clinch but McKeehan moves out of range.

McKeehan rushes Oliver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKeehan just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McKeehan throws an elbow but misses.
McKeehan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oliver prevents it.
Oliver gets underhooks to prevent McKeehan's takedown attempt.
McKeehan wants to break free but Oliver has control.
Oliver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
David McKeehan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKeehan is trying to break the clinch but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKeehan fails to pull guard.
Oliver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McKeehan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Oliver's cut.
That's time! Oliver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Oliver gets tackled into the cage by McKeehan. McKeehan maintains the clinch.
Oliver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKeehan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliver.
Oliver is trying to pull guard but McKeehan has him pressed against the cage.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKeehan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKeehan is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliver has double underhooks.
McKeehan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
Oliver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKeehan smiles and moves away.
Oliver stuffs the takedown attempt from McKeehan. McKeehan gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McKeehan has Oliver up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKeehan is trying to pull guard but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan won't allow it.
McKeehan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliver is defending well.
McKeehan managing to block the knees to the body from Oliver.
McKeehan is trying to force a seperation but Oliver has the dominant position.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan won't allow it.
Oliver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKeehan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McKeehan clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKeehan wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliver won't allow it.
Oliver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKeehan walks away with a smile on his face. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKeehan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKeehan.
Oliver tries to clinch up.
McKeehan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver throws a quick counter head kick but McKeehan was just out of range.
McKeehan shoots in and drives through. Oliver sprawls well.
Oliver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKeehan tries a head kick but it misses.
McKeehan wants to land a leg kick but Oliver is out of range.

McKeehan pushes Oliver up against the cage in a clinch.
McKeehan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McKeehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McKeehan moves into range and clinches up with Oliver.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan won't allow it.
McKeehan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKeehan is trying to drag Oliver to the mat but Oliver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKeehan.
Oliver has McKeehan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKeehan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKeehan just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is trying to pull guard but McKeehan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKeehan just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKeehan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliver is defending well.

Oliver breaks from the clinch.
McKeehan throws a body kick that misses.
McKeehan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliver's head.
McKeehan goes for a double leg but Oliver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliver continues to drive forward.

McKeehan moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver fails to pull guard.
Steven Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McKeehan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliver tries to pull guard but McKeehan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
David McKeehan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKeehan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McKeehan!