PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Keystone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy McDonald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Keystone
vs
McDonald

185 cm
28
169 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

180 cm
34
163 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Keystone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Keystone actively working from the bottom here.
Keystone gets back to full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keystone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keystone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Keystone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keystone keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.

Keystone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone looking for a sweep. Not yet Keystone, not yet.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Keystone is keeping the position.
Keystone wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Keystone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keystone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Keystone's legs - danger averted.

Keystone looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keystone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Keystone is retaining full guard.

Keystone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keystone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keystone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keystone!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Keystone sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keystone is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keystone is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Keystone has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald moves into full guard.

McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keystone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Keystone to get to half guard.

Keystone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Keystone eventually gives up the hold.
Keystone wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald wants to control but Keystone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keith Keystone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Keystone is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Keystone's guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keystone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Keystone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Keystone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keystone is keeping the position for now.
Keystone keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.

McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Keystone slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keystone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.

Keystone got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keystone has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Keystone is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keystone kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keystone is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Keystone has managed to sneak the leg through.

Keystone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keystone lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald gets full guard.
Keystone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone passes into half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Keystone trying to control from McDonald's half guard. McDonald has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keystone distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keystone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keystone working some strikes from top position.
Keystone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keystone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keystone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Keystone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Keystone postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McDonald is looking for a triangle but Keystone pushes his legs off easily.
Keystone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Keystone drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Keystone off! Keystone jumps back into McDonald's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Keystone in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keith Keystone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Keystone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Keystone scores with a decent looking hook.
Keystone misses with a straight left.
Keystone just misses with a punch to the body.

McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keystone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Keystone looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Tommy McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keystone keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keystone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keystone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Keystone landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keystone is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Keystone from controlling successfully.

McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Keystone defends easily.

Keystone got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keystone has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Keith Keystone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keystone is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Keystone is proving a slippery customer.
Keystone wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keystone controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keystone is one step ahead there.
Keystone connects with a couple of short punches.

McDonald is looking for a triangle but Keystone pushes his legs off easily.
Keystone controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.

Keith Keystone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McDonald moves out of range as Keystone strikes.
Keystone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Keystone missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keystone thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keystone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keystone misses with a straight right.
Tommy McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keystone throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Tommy McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keystone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Keystone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keystone 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Keystone!
After winning the bout, Keith Keystone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.