PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kellerman
vs
bob

188 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Kellerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, joe bob!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kellerman.
bob should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Kellerman circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kellerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kellerman moves into full mount! bob won't be happy about that!
Kellerman controlling from the full mount.

Kellerman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now bob is on top in guard.

bob decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kellerman wants to clinch but bob slips to the side
and bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Kellerman looks to clinch
and bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kellerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kellerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from bob does no damage.
Kellerman shoots in and drives through. bob sprawls well.
bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

bob has closed the distance and engaged Kellerman in a clinch.
bob goes for a takedown attempt but Kellerman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
bob looks gassed!
Kellerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from bob.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kellerman to counter with a crisp jab.
bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kellerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bob.
bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
bob wants to clinch.
joe bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kellerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Kellerman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

bob throws a right and a left that Kellerman avoids nicely.
Kellerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Kellerman avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kellerman moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bob looking for a takedown.
bob is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bob tries for a takedown but Kellerman manages to get underhooks.

Kellerman pulls guard.
bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kellerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kellerman wants to sweep here but bob controlling him for the moment.
Kellerman is pulling down on bob's head to control his posture.

Kellerman looking for a guillotine here but bob defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bob being controlled here momentarily.
bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kellerman is looking for a triangle but bob pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bob being controlled here momentarily.
Kellerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kellerman controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kellerman is on top in guard.
Kellerman trying to control but bob is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now bob is on top in guard.
Kellerman wants to sweep here but bob controlling him for the moment.
bob is looking to stand up but Kellerman won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kellerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kellerman working a defensive guard but bob passes into half guard.
bob tries to stand and escape but Kellerman is controlling the position.
Kellerman manages to get to full guard.
Kellerman pulls bob in close to prevent any damage.
Kellerman controls bob momentarily but bob frees himself.
Kellerman wants to sweep but no luck.

Kellerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bob can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kellerman controlling bob's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matt Kellerman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kellerman closes the distance and clinches up with bob, looking for a takedown. Kellerman pushes bob against the cage but bob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kellerman wants to clinch
and Kellerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Kellerman or perhaps it was just good defense by bob which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kellerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kellerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and bob counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kellerman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kellerman fails with the takedown
and bob counters with a left and a right that stings Kellerman.
Horrible takedown by Kellerman or perhaps it was just good defense by bob which made him look bad.
Kellerman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bob looks to clinch

and Kellerman counters with a shoot takedown. bob fights it but they end up in guard.
bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kellerman is standing up over bob. bob looks to escape but Kellerman dives into side control.
Kellerman tries to advance to mount but bob denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman is looking to take a break and control but bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
bob being controlled for a moment.
Kellerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but bob keeps working.
A lull in the action here.

Kellerman swings around for an armbar but bob sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kellerman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kellerman controlling the position.

Kellerman looking for a guillotine here but bob defends easily.
Kellerman looking to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matt Kellerman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Some wild striking there from bob.
bob misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says bob as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kellerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Kellerman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kellerman shoots in but bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kellerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kellerman.
Kellerman dodges the punch combination from bob.
Kellerman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and bob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by bob.
joe bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bob looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kellerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kellerman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kellerman!