PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheif Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mooney
vs
Keef

163 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Mooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cheif Keef!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mooney with that takedown attempt.

Keef bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Keef throws a strike aimed at the side of Mooney's head but Mooney avoids it well.
Keef trying to control the position but Mooney is working away.
Mooney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Keef swings around for an armbar but Mooney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Keef's guard.
Mooney really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keef looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mooney puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mooney wants to control but Keef is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef keeping hold of Mooney's head, controlling as best he can.
Keef is trying to get back to full guard.

Keef actively working from the bottom here.
Keef manages to get to full guard.

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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keef holds on and takes a little breather.
Keef working a defensive guard here.
Keef is adopting a defensive guard.
Keef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keef gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Keef has Mooney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keef pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mooney tumbling to the mat - Keef dives into Mooney's guard.
Keef is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Keef wants to control from the top but Mooney keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keef is stalling in the full guard.
Mooney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mooney keeping moving, preventing Keef from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mooney wants to stand up but Keef is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Keef throwing strikes from guard but Mooney blocks nicely.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheif Keef 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.

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

Keef wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mooney, who protects the arm well.
Mooney wants to get back to his feet but Keef drags him back down.
Mooney wants to control but Keef postures up.
Mooney is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Keef is trying to get an arm triangle but Mooney is defending well.

Keef stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keef's waist but Keef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mooney off to one side.
Keef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheif Keef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Keef closes the distance and clinches.

Keef jumps guard.
Keef trying to keep a closed guard but Mooney is proving a slippery customer.

Keef has his foot on Mooney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mooney works his way back into a safe position though.

Mooney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooney preventing the sweep.

Mooney gets to his feet. Keef looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Keef gets the takedown into side control.
Keef is breathing heavily.

Keef is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mooney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keef wants to take a breather but Mooney manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Keef.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keef drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mooney manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keef has Mooney in his guard.

Keef has his hands on Mooney's head, controlling the position.
Keef lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooney looking for a sweep. Not yet Mooney, not yet.
Mooney wants to stand up but Keef is controlling him.

Mooney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keef is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keef pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mooney is keeping the position for now.
Mooney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheif Keef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mooney tries to sprawl but Keef drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Keef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mooney wants to get back to his feet.
Keef throws a strike but Mooney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mooney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keef is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooney wants to stand and escape but Keef is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef stays in close to Mooney's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Keef wants to pass the guard but Mooney is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Keef closes the distance and clinches.

Keef wants the takedown. Mooney is fighting it off but Keef persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mooney's guard against the cage.
Keef content to stall in guard here.
Mooney wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Keef manages to pass to side control.
Well, if Keef 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mooney keeps working.
Keef slows the pace down in half guard.
Mooney scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Keef manages to mount him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keef goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mooney turns into him and now he's in Keef's guard.
Keef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooney is one step ahead there.
Cheif Keef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keef is still trying to improve position.

That's four 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.
Keef is pulling down on Mooney's head to control his posture.
Keef tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keef is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Mooney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheif Keef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keef 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheif Keef!