PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willian Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Biggs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Keller
vs
Biggs

192 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willian Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Keller is looking to counter the offense by Biggs and move into the clinch.
Biggs connects with a leg kick. Keller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keller defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Keller moves into range and clinches up with Biggs.
Biggs jumps guard but Keller stands there with Biggs around his waist. Biggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willian Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Biggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keller's defenses.
Biggs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Biggs is trying to drag Keller to the mat but Keller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biggs dodges an elbow strike from Keller.

Biggs breaks the clinch.
Willian Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Keller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Biggs breaks the clinch.
Biggs throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a left and a right that stings Biggs.

Biggs rushes Keller and presses him up against the cage.
Biggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Biggs jumps guard but Keller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Biggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keller prevents it.
Keller lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs fails to pull guard.
Biggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biggs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Biggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keller counters with a left and a right that stings Biggs.
Biggs looks winded!

Biggs has closed the distance and engaged Keller in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Keller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biggs misses with a body punch.

Biggs pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keller throwing strikes from guard but Biggs blocks nicely.
Keller lands a couple of digs.
Keller throwing strikes from guard but Biggs blocks nicely.
Biggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keller connects with a couple of short punches.
Keller trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.

Keller stands and steps away. Biggs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keller avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willian Keller dominated that round.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Biggs drives through and clinches with Keller against the cage.
Keller is pressed up against the cage. Biggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keller down to the mat. Keller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Keller moves into the clinch successfully.
Biggs is working for takedown but Keller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keller pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs is looking for a takedown.
Willian Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Biggs.

Keller breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keller but Keller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keller throws a big counter combination but Biggs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Biggs tenderised Keller's leg. Keller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Biggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keller's waist but Keller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biggs off to one side.
No luck for Biggs with that takedown attempt.
Scott Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs is breathing heavily.

Biggs has Keller up against the cage in a clinch.
Biggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller is pressed up against the cage. Biggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keller down to the mat. Keller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Willian Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keller sprawls well. Keller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willian Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggs.

Keller moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Biggs is trying to stall.
Biggs dodges an elbow strike from Keller.
Keller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Biggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggs can do to turn this around?

Biggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keller, pushing him back against the cage.
Keller is looking to break free of the clinch but Biggs has double underhooks.
Biggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Keller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Biggs leaning against his opponent.
Keller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
Keller is trying to break free.
Keller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Biggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Biggs won't allow it.
Biggs tries to break free but Keller pushes him back against the cage.
Keller effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willian Keller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Biggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biggs is trying to pull guard but Keller has him pressed against the cage.
Biggs keeps control of Keller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biggs is trying to pull guard but Keller has him pressed against the cage.

Biggs manages to break the clinch.
Biggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willian Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Biggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggs. Biggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Keller is looking for a counter combo.
Biggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keller counters with a series of strikes. Biggs will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keller tries to avoid it but Biggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keller to the ground. Keller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biggs jumps guard but Keller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Keller breaks from the clinch.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Keller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keller wants to sweep but no luck.
Keller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggs's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller works over Biggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keller sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving.
Keller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biggs wants to sweep here but Keller controlling him for the moment.
Biggs wants to stand but Keller is controlling the position.

Biggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggs trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Willian Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keller works over Biggs with some ground and pound from guard.

Keller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Biggs, up you get!
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keller throws a counter high kick but Biggs was just alert enough to avoid it.

Keller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Biggs won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggs is trying to force a seperation but Keller has the dominant position.
Scott Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willian Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keller leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willian Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keller 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willian Keller!