PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Gratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean OKeefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gratton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is drop the world-lilwayne ft eminem. The crowd seem to be enjoying OKeefe's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm. This should be a great matchup!

Gratton
vs
OKeefe

193 cm
20
228 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Gratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean OKeefe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OKeefe darts in and clinches Gratton up against the cage.
Gratton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gratton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gratton with a knee to the head.

It looks like Sean OKeefe has been cut.

Gratton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gratton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OKeefe napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gratton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, OKeefe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gratton's guard! Nice work there by OKeefe!
Gratton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gratton is pulling down on OKeefe's head to control his posture.
Gratton wants to stand and escape but OKeefe is having none of it.
OKeefe postures up.

Gratton pushes OKeefe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
OKeefe looks gassed!
OKeefe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gratton scores with a takedown into OKeefe's guard.

OKeefe looking for a guillotine here but Gratton defends easily.
Gratton wants to control from the top but OKeefe keeps moving.

Gratton gets to his feet. OKeefe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sean Gratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OKeefe has his takedown stuffed
and Gratton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gratton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OKeefe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

OKeefe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OKeefe drops back looking for a leg! Gratton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gratton manages to kick OKeefe off! OKeefe jumps back into Gratton's guard.
Gratton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OKeefe is controlling him.
OKeefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gratton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gratton trying to strike off his back.

Gratton kicks OKeefe off and gets to his feet.
OKeefe needs to keep his hands up - Gratton had a free shot at his head there.
OKeefe checks the leg kick.
Gratton misses with a takedown

and OKeefe counters with a single leg into guard. Gratton didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gratton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gratton has his feet on OKeefe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A punch combination from Gratton misses.
Gratton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OKeefe.
OKeefe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Gratton misses
and OKeefe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by OKeefe.
Gratton with a hook.
OKeefe shoots in but no luck this time.
Sean Gratton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean OKeefe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gratton lands a nice looking kick to the body. OKeefe takes a step back to recover.
Gratton misses with an uppercut.
Gratton tries to clinch up
and OKeefe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gratton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gratton works OKeefe's body with a nice hook.
OKeefe fails in his attempt to clinch.
OKeefe misses with a double jab
and Gratton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gratton takes a swing at OKeefe's ribcage but misses.
OKeefe shoots in for a takedown but Gratton shows good takedown defense.
Gratton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OKeefe circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Gratton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean OKeefe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

OKeefe moves into range and clinches up with Gratton.

Gratton breaks from the clinch.
OKeefe looks for a takedown but Gratton sprawls well.
Gratton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OKeefe at a distance.
Gratton throws a body kick that misses.
Gratton misses with a series of wild punches.
OKeefe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OKeefe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OKeefe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gratton blocks a head kick by OKeefe.
Gratton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OKeefe as he avoids it easily.
OKeefe shoots in but Gratton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OKeefe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gratton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gratton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OKeefe is controlling him.

Gratton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
OKeefe blocks the body kick.
OKeefe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gratton.
Jab from Gratton.
OKeefe throws a combination. Gratton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gratton thuds his right hand into OKeefe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

OKeefe scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gratton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

OKeefe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gratton is surviving well by controlling OKeefe's body position as best he can.
The referee warns Gratton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gratton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gratton is looking to improve his position but OKeefe isn't that keen on the idea.
Gratton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gratton is trying desperately to improve position.
OKeefe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OKeefe with shots to the head and body - Gratton looks very uncomfortable down there.
OKeefe content just to control the position here.

OKeefe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gratton turns into him and now he's in OKeefe's guard.
Gratton stops OKeefe from standing up.

Gratton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OKeefe, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gratton misses with a combination

and OKeefe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gratton!
Gratton can't escape the position.
OKeefe cracks Gratton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gratton wants to get back to his feet.

OKeefe stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
OKeefe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gratton finds it's way round the side to connect with OKeefe's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gratton stuffs the takedown attempt from OKeefe. OKeefe gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Gratton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean OKeefe.
A jab from Gratton misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OKeefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean OKeefe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A low kick from Gratton is predictable there

and OKeefe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gratton!
Gratton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gratton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gratton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gratton taking shots to the head.
OKeefe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gratton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gratton wants to control but OKeefe is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OKeefe lands a heavy elbow.
Gratton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gratton tries to hold on but OKeefe pushes him away.
OKeefe won't let Gratton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gratton is wriggling around trying to escape.
OKeefe landing strikes from the mount.
Gratton throwing hammer fists to the chest of OKeefe. What's that going to do exactly?
Gratton is looking to get to half guard.
OKeefe looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Gratton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two 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.

OKeefe is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gratton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gratton shrugs it off.

OKeefe wants to finish this one by submission but Gratton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from OKeefe.

OKeefe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gratton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

OKeefe get's back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OKeefe.
Gratton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OKeefe scores a takedown into full mount!
OKeefe with a couple of short strikes.
Gratton swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gratton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gratton can't escape the position.
Gratton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
OKeefe looking to control but Gratton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gratton tries to buck OKeefe off but he can't manage it.
Gratton is squirming around, avoiding OKeefe's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe dominating with strikes here.

OKeefe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gratton wants to try and get back to his feet.

OKeefe wants to finish this one by submission but Gratton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from OKeefe.
Gratton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

OKeefe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gratton manages to avoid the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean OKeefe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OKeefe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean OKeefe!