PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Keane (ranked 2114 p4p, 1780 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 238 p4p, 206 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Keane
vs
Itzpapalotltotec

175 cm
31
155
17 - 22 - 0

173 cm
34
155
24 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itzpapalotltotec, as that shot connected.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Itzpapalotltotec as he connects with a hook.
Keane throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Keane's shoulder, as Keane tries to avoid the shot.
Keane stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keane as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a nice body punch.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a double jab.
Keane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Keane misses.
Keane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Itzpapalotltotec fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keane sprawls well initially but Itzpapalotltotec persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Keane looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keane to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a couple of elbows.

Keane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Keane has his foot on Itzpapalotltotec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itzpapalotltotec works his way back into a safe position though.
Itzpapalotltotec stands and throws Keane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Itzpapalotltotec in side control lands a decent elbow.
Keane is looking to regain half guard here but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving and retains side control.
Itzpapalotltotec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Keane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.

Itzpapalotltotec is trying to work for a kimura but Keane is defending well.

Keane actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Itzpapalotltotec scores with a couple of nice shots.

Keane actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to stall here but Keane recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec scoring with some ground and pound.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itzpapalotltotec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Keane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itzpapalotltotec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Itzpapalotltotec looks for a takedown but Keane sprawls well.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a decent elbow from side control.
Keane tries to bench press Itzpapalotltotec off him but Itzpapalotltotec keeps the position.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Keane works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Itzpapalotltotec is pressing down on Keane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keane is holding on for now.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a strike but Keane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itzpapalotltotec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a couple of elbows.
Itzpapalotltotec passes into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a strike but Keane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Itzpapalotltotec advances position into side control!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a decent elbow from side control.
Itzpapalotltotec landing a few strikes.

Itzpapalotltotec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing shots but Keane is blocking nicely.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away.

Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keane defends it well.
Itzpapalotltotec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itzpapalotltotec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keane defending well though.
Itzpapalotltotec winds up and cracks Keane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keane tries to get to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has control of the leg.

Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Keane slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Decent striking displayed by Itzpapalotltotec there.

Itzpapalotltotec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keane on his heels. He'll look to pass Keane's guard now, I'm sure.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itzpapalotltotec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Keane looking for a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec defends easily.

Keane working for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Itzpapalotltotec is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Itzpapalotltotec is looking to defend but Keane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Itzpapalotltotec! Keane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Itzpapalotltotec taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brett Keane!