PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pourramenazanali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Keller has chosen War Music as his entrance music. 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.

Pourramenazanali
vs
Keller

179 cm
32
187 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

184 cm
36
197 lbs
29 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pourramenazanali moves away.
Pourramenazanali avoids a kick to the body.
Keller misses with a hook.
Pourramenazanali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keller tries to bum rush Pourramenazanali with a series of wild strikes but Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pourramenazanali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keller's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Keller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pourramenazanali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keller manages to avoid it.
Pourramenazanali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Keller.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pourramenazanali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Pourramenazanali misses.
Pourramenazanali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Pourramenazanali manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keller on his heels. He'll look to pass Keller's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pourramenazanali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali stopping the sweep attempt from Keller.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pourramenazanali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pourramenazanali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Keller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pourramenazanali defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pourramenazanali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keller wants to sweep here but Pourramenazanali controlling him for the moment.
Pourramenazanali landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller wants to sweep but no luck.
Pourramenazanali cracks Keller with a solid left hand.
Keller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller 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.
Pourramenazanali works over Keller with some ground and pound from guard.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to sweep here but Pourramenazanali controlling him for the moment.

Keller is looking for a triangle but Pourramenazanali pushes his legs off easily.
Pourramenazanali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pourramenazanali pushing down on Keller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pourramenazanali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pourramenazanali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Keller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keller is looking to improve his position.
Pourramenazanali is nestled in close to Keller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali is controlling the pace.
Pourramenazanali lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pourramenazanali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keller trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller keeping full guard, as Pourramenazanali tries to pass.
Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pourramenazanali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keller moves out of range of the strikes.
Keller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Pourramenazanali has taken the fight to the clinch.

Keller breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Keller. Beautiful body shot.
Keller walks into a straight right hand from Pourramenazanali.
A jab from Pourramenazanali misses.
The crowd cheers as Pourramenazanali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keller doesn't seem phased though.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Pourramenazanali is just out of range.
Keller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pourramenazanali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
A little jabbing left from Keller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keller dodges the punch combination from Pourramenazanali.
Keller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keller throws a leg kick but Pourramenazanali sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller throws a front kick aimed at Pourramenazanali's knee but Pourramenazanali avoids it well.
Pourramenazanali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pourramenazanali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away.
Keller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pourramenazanali checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Keller.
Pourramenazanali swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Keller takes a swing at Pourramenazanali's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pourramenazanali misses the target.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keller can do to turn this around?
Pourramenazanali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Keller back to the cage. Pourramenazanali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pourramenazanali lands with a nice combination. Keller backs away looking to recover.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Keller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pourramenazanali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Virgil Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pourramenazanali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but Pourramenazanali slips the punch.
Keller checks a leg kick.
Keller throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Keller.
The fighters circling - Keller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pourramenazanali lands a nice hook to Keller's body. Keller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range as Keller strikes.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a front kick but Keller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries to bum rush Keller with a series of wild strikes but Keller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pourramenazanali dodges the punch combination from Keller.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pourramenazanali, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild body shot.
Pourramenazanali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pourramenazanali walks into a stiff left hand from Keller.
Keller needs to keep his hands up - Pourramenazanali had a free shot at his head there.
Keller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Keller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pourramenazanali.
Keller takes one to the side of the head.
Keller blocks a jab.
It seemed like Keller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pourramenazanali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pourramenazanali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keller's head.
Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pourramenazanali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keller can pounce on him.
Pourramenazanali throws an off balance right hand
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild combination.
Pourramenazanali lands a really nice looking cross but Keller seems unphased.
Keller wants to clinch but Pourramenazanali slips to the side
and Pourramenazanali counters with a straight right hand.

Pourramenazanali drives through and clinches with Keller against the cage.
Pourramenazanali lands with a left to the head.
Pourramenazanali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but Pourramenazanali has him pressed against the cage.
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Pourramenazanali won't allow it.
Keller misses with some punches.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but Pourramenazanali is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller is trying to push Pourramenazanali away but Pourramenazanali has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Pourramenazanali has picked Keller up - he's going for a ride! Pourramenazanali dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Keller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keller.
Pourramenazanali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirezza Pourramenazanali 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pourramenazanali looks to land a combination. Keller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pourramenazanali misses with a straight left.
Keller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pourramenazanali slips a jab from Keller.
Danga de danga de dang - Pourramenazanali scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Keller misses.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Keller blocks the leg kick.
Keller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Pourramenazanali moves into the clinch.
Keller blocks the elbow strike.
Pourramenazanali digs a right hand into Keller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keller's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pourramenazanali backwards.
Pourramenazanali lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keller tries to break free but Pourramenazanali pushes him back against the cage.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pourramenazanali pushes off an throws an elbow but Keller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pourramenazanali has him pressed against the cage.

Pourramenazanali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pourramenazanali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keller.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Pourramenazanali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pourramenazanali's calf.
Keller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pourramenazanali.
A punch combination from Keller misses.
Keller throws a low kick but Pourramenazanali moves out of range easily.
Pourramenazanali tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keller manages to circle out of the way.
Pourramenazanali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keller.
Some wild striking there from Pourramenazanali.
Nice shot by Pourramenazanali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali cracks Keller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pourramenazanali. That's going to slow Keller down.
Pourramenazanali scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller throws a sloppy head kick
and Pourramenazanali counters with an inside leg kick.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keller misses with a right hand

and Pourramenazanali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pourramenazanali pushes Keller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pourramenazanali effectively controlling the action here.
Pourramenazanali scores with a shoulder strike.

Pourramenazanali gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Pourramenazanali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keller wants to sweep here but Pourramenazanali controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali is working Keller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pourramenazanali is one step ahead there.
Pourramenazanali is working Keller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pourramenazanali works over Keller with some ground and pound from guard.
Virgil Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pourramenazanali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pourramenazanali landing with the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali pushing down on Keller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Pourramenazanali sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller is looking for a sweep. Pourramenazanali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control. Keller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keller moves into full guard.
Pourramenazanali's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Keller has his foot on Pourramenazanali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pourramenazanali works his way back into a safe position though.
Pourramenazanali looking to pass the guard.
Keller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pourramenazanali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
A relieved looking Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.