PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ryuh kidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ei Keksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kidson comes into the arena with Lil Wayne ft Gucci Mann - We Steady Mobbin blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Keksi's choice of entrance music: Foo Fighters - Low. ryuh kidson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

kidson
vs
Keksi

183 cm
22
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ryuh kidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ei Keksi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

kidson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Keksi!
kidson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keksi is looking to get to half guard.
kidson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keksi is trying desperately to improve position.
Keksi throwing hammer fists to the chest of kidson. What's that going to do exactly?
kidson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keksi has given up his back. Will we see kidson going for some submissions?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's one minute gone in the round.

kidson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Keksi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
kidson is not going to allow Keksi to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kidson is trying to stick to Keksi's back but Keksi is turning into kidson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in kidson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keksi.
Keksi trying to control but kidson is working from the bottom.
kidson pulls Keksi in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keksi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
kidson looking to control.
kidson is breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keksi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so kidson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
kidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keksi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keksi looking to hit a scissor sweep but kidson is one step ahead there.
kidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keksi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keksi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keksi looking for a guillotine here but kidson defends easily.
Keksi can't keep his opponent in guard - kidson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keksi manages to get to full guard.
kidson stopping the sweep attempt from Keksi.
kidson passes Keksi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kidson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
kidson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keksi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

kidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keksi tries to get to full guard but kidson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ryuh kidson dominated that 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.

Keksi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and kidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

kidson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keksi is looking for a sweep. kidson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keksi wants to control but kidson is keeping busy.

Keksi is defending against the submission attempts here by kidson.
Keksi tries to get to full guard but kidson has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kidson is looking to pass Keksi's guard but actually Keksi recovers to full guard.
Keksi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
kidson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Keksi has hold of kidson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and kidson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

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.
Keksi wants to control the pace but kidson is squirming around nicely.
Keksi manages to capitalize on a mistake by kidson to take his back!

kidson fending off the submission attempt from Keksi.
Well, with Keksi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before kidson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
kidson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
kidson tries to hold on but Keksi postures up.
Keksi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kidson is desperately trying to improve his position but Keksi has a good base and remains in mount.
Keksi avoids the attempt from kidson to control.
kidson is trying to escape the mount.
Keksi wants to control the pace but kidson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
kidson tries to improve his position but instead Keksi has taken his back!

Keksi looking for the choke but no joy.
kidson tries to escape but Keksi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keksi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for kidson.
kidson trying to control the action but Keksi just sinks the hooks in.
kidson tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ei Keksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Keksi shoots and misses

and kidson counters with a takedown into side control.
Keksi taking punishment in the form of punches.
kidson tries to advance to mount but Keksi denies him.
Keksi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keksi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
kidson trying to control from half guard but Keksi is working away.
Keksi trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Keksi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keksi with a lazy takedown attempt

and kidson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keksi won't be happy with that.
kidson working away.
kidson advances to full mount.
kidson controlling his opponent.

kidson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Keksi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Keksi!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kidson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Keksi is pushing down on kidson's leg trying to pass to half guard. kidson is fighting to maintain full guard but Keksi has managed to sneak the leg through.
kidson is looking to improve his position.
Keksi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kidson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keksi throws a strike but kidson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
kidson pulls Keksi in close to prevent any damage.
Keksi wants to pass the guard but kidson is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keksi pushes down on kidson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
kidson trying to control but Keksi postures up.
kidson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keksi misses with a takedown attempt

and kidson counters with a takedown into side control.
ryuh kidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ei Keksi.

kidson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keksi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
kidson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

kidson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keksi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
kidson trying to control the position but Keksi is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
ryuh kidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well kidson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ryuh kidson!