PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Fontana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Keller
vs
Fontana

151 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Norris Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucky Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller scores with a jab to the head.

Keller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Fontana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily.

Fontana actively working from the bottom here.
Fontana trying to control here.
Fontana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fontana has his hands clasped together around Keller's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fontana has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana wants to control but Keller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fontana is trying to get back to full guard.
Fontana wants to control but Keller is keeping busy.
Keller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fontana's head.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fontana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keller wants to get up but he can't break Fontana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fontana pulls Keller in close to prevent any damage.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fontana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fontana working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Fontana looking to control.
Fontana pulls Keller in close to his closed guard and prevents Keller from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.
Keller really is a fat lump.
Fontana trying to control the position.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keller defends it easily.
Fontana is pulling down on Keller's head. It's preventing any offense from Keller, at least for the moment.
Keller landing with the ground and pound.
Keller wants to stand but Fontana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fontana wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontana has his hands on Keller's head, controlling the position.
Keller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontana on the ground.

Fontana has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.

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.

Fontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fontana is tightening it up a little... Keller has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Keller reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Keller taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fontana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucky Fontana!