PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sobiemir Poniatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Keith
vs
Poniatowski

213 cm
19
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaime Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sobiemir Poniatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poniatowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Keith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poniatowski won't be happy with that.
Poniatowski trying to control but Keith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Keith keeps control of the position as Poniatowski tries to break free.
Keith cracks Poniatowski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Poniatowski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keith is punishing Poniatowski with some ground and pound.
Poniatowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poniatowski is trying to get back to his feet but Keith has full control of the position and if anything, Poniatowski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poniatowski tries to escape the position.
Poniatowski breaks Keith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith has his hands on Poniatowski's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keith manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski throws a sloppy head kick and Keith moves out of range easily.
Keith is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Poniatowski

and Keith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poniatowski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Keith manages to mount him!
Keith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poniatowski working to try and regain half guard.
Poniatowski looks winded!
Keith landing strikes from the mount and Poniatowski is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith avoids the attempt from Poniatowski to control.
Keith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Keith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poniatowski's face.
Keith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Keith landing strikes from the mount and Poniatowski is in trouble!
Poniatowski tries to hold on but Keith postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Keith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Keith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Keith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Poniatowski looks a forlorn figure.

Keith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Poniatowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Poniatowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Poniatowski some visible discomfort.
Keith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Keith stands up and beckons Poniatowski to his feet.

Poniatowski pushes Keith up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keith manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poniatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.

Poniatowski has closed the distance and engaged Keith in a clinch.

Poniatowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Keith is working Poniatowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keith is in close to Poniatowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keith distracts Poniatowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keith chips away with some ground and pound.
Keith connects with a couple of short punches.

Poniatowski looking for subs off his back but Keith has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Keith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Keith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poniatowski, pushing him back against the cage.

Poniatowski jumps guard.

Poniatowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Keith uses it to pass to side control.

Keith tries for a kimura but Poniatowski is defending well.
Keith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keith lands some shots froms side control.
Keith landing strikes.
Poniatowski tries to escape but Keith is in control.
Poniatowski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poniatowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keith connects with a decent elbow.
Poniatowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Keith lands some shots froms side control.
Jaime Keith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keith gets to mount! Poniatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Keith unloading with bombs!
Keith with good strikes from the mount here!
Keith looking to finish Poniatowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poniatowski!
Poniatowski tries to hold on but Keith postures up.
Keith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Poniatowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poniatowski tries to lock up and control but Keith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Keith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Keith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poniatowski can do to turn this around?
Poniatowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Keith with good strikes from the mount here!
Keith landing strikes from the mount and Poniatowski is in trouble!
Keith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Keith lands a big elbow.
Keith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Keith punishing his opponent with strikes.

Keith looking for a guillotine from mount but Poniatowski is having none of it.
Poniatowski is bucking up trying to escape but Keith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Keith working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Keith unloading with bombs!
Keith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Keith scoring with strikes but Poniatowski is staying in there.
The referee warns Poniatowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poniatowski tries to lock up and control but Keith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Keith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poniatowski hang on?
Keith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poniatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keith lands a nice shot to the head.
Poniatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keith 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Keith landing strikes from the mount and Poniatowski is in trouble!
Keith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Keith landing strikes from the mount.

Poniatowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keith.

Keith working for a submission but Poniatowski is keeping him at bay.

Keith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poniatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Keith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Poniatowski throws a head kick that misses

and Keith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keith working over Poniatowski with some ground and pound. Poniatowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keith working Poniatowski over with strikes.

Poniatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Keith.
Poniatowski wants to improve his position but Keith is controlling well.
Poniatowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keith scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keith connects with a nice short shot to Poniatowski's temple.
Keith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poniatowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Keith winds up and cracks Poniatowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poniatowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keith is trying to work for a kimura but Poniatowski is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keith connects with a nice short shot to Poniatowski's temple.

Keith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poniatowski is just riding it out for now. Keith eventually gives up the hold.

Keith is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Poniatowski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaime Keith!