PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freebird. Ichabod Klopfenstein told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Keller
vs
Klopfenstein

177 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Deadly Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Klopfenstein loads up on a big right hand but Keller slips the punch.
Keller takes one to the chin there.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Ichabod Klopfenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Klopfenstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Klopfenstein throws a strike but Keller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klopfenstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Keller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Klopfenstein dives on top into guard.
Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopfenstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klopfenstein wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Klopfenstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klopfenstein trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Klopfenstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick.

Klopfenstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Keller has gone for a leg lock! Klopfenstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keller's guard.
Klopfenstein wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopfenstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keller is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klopfenstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Klopfenstein controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klopfenstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klopfenstein postures up in Keller's guard and throws a big left but Keller blocks it.
Keller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keller avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Klopfenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Keller gets caught flat footed, as Klopfenstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopfenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up but Keller circles away and keeps his distance.

Klopfenstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Keller is not content to let Klopfenstein control the position.
Well, if Klopfenstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Klopfenstein is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keller reverses the position - he's now on top in Klopfenstein 's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klopfenstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keller has Klopfenstein in his guard.
Klopfenstein looking to pass the guard.
Klopfenstein wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.

That's two 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klopfenstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klopfenstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klopfenstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klopfenstein stays in close to Keller's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Klopfenstein has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Klopfenstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopfenstein manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klopfenstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keller is keeping the position for now.
Klopfenstein thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller controlling the position.
Klopfenstein looking to sit in guard and control but Keller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Klopfenstein tries to clinch up but Keller circles away and keeps his distance.
Christian Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller keeps the fight on the outside.
Klopfenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Klopfenstein misses.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Keller blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Klopfenstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keller is trying to defend but Klopfenstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Klopfenstein works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein unloading with bombs!
Klopfenstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape.
Klopfenstein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Klopfenstein scoring with strikes but Keller is staying in there.
Keller manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Christian Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein not doing much here.
Klopfenstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keller wants to control but Klopfenstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Klopfenstein not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keller!
Klopfenstein trying to control but Keller is having none of it.
Klopfenstein controlling the position easily from mount.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Klopfenstein content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ichabod Klopfenstein just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klopfenstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keller. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klopfenstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Klopfenstein !