PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keon Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rose
vs
Faber

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keon Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Faber!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faber gets a clinch.

Faber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Faber stalling away here and it's allowed Rose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Faber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Faber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Faber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faber has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
Faber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber is fighting to break Rose's control of his arms but Rose is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Faber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rose is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Faber pushes down on Rose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Rose actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber lands with a punch from half guard.
Faber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rose wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Rose is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Faber connects with a nice short shot to Rose's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose is refusing to be controlled, as Faber sits in half guard.
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faber stalling away here and it's allowed Rose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Faber works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Rose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Rose has momentary wrist control but Faber slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber pushing down on Rose's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rose tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.
Faber is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rose manages to get to full guard.
Rose tries to strike from the bottom.
Faber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rose's head.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber passes Rose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rose pushes Faber off looking to stand but Faber dives back in and keeps control.
Faber trying to control from Rose's half guard. Rose has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Faber scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber is pushing down on Rose's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rose is fighting to maintain full guard but Faber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faber wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Rose tries to kick Faber off but Faber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Faber there.
Faber drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose wants to control but Faber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faber's back!
Faber is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Faber is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Faber 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.

Faber drives through with a takedown into Rose's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faber preventing the sweep.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faber is aware though and is defending well.
Faber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rose's head.

Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Faber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rose trying to control the position.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rose's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Faber postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Rose controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faber advances to half guard.
Rose tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.
Rose has hold of Faber's hands but Faber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rose manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber stops Rose from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber scoring with some ground and pound.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now.
Faber with a nice head shot there.
Faber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rose looking for a guillotine here but Faber defends easily.
Faber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rose has momentary wrist control but Faber slips an elbow through the middle.
Rose is trying to keep Faber in close.
Faber connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber passes Rose's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faber is working away from the top position though.
Faber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rose!
Rose tries to lock up and control but Faber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faber with shots to the head and body - Rose looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Faber connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Faber.
Rose tries to lock up and control but Faber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rose takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Faber lands a nice shot to the head.
Faber is landing with some decent strikes but Rose is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose taking shots to the head.

Rose is rocked!
Faber won't let Rose get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Faber raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Rose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to get to half guard.
Rose tries to hold on but Faber postures up.
Rose seems to have got his legs back now.
Faber looking to control but Rose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faber landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Faber cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Frank Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber looking to finish Rose with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rose!
Faber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Faber.
A big strike lands for Faber! That's really hurt Rose and he's turned his back - Faber keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Faber jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Faber!
Frank Faber thanked the fans post fight for their support.