PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between alex keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

keane
vs
Fisher

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, alex keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
keane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
keane tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.

keane moves into the clinch.
Fisher stops a takedown attempt from keane.
keane wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for alex keane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
keane is struggling to control the position.
keane gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
keane wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

keane jumps into guard, dragging Fisher to the mat.
keane controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
keane keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
keane is trying to keep Fisher in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
keane looking for a sweep. Not yet keane, not yet.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

keane moves into the clinch successfully.
keane wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
keane tries to stall but Fisher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
keane can't break the clinch.
keane jumps guard but Fisher stands there with keane around his waist. keane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. keane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

keane gets control of Fisher's arms and successfully pulls guard. keane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.
keane is controlling Fisher's posture.
keane keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Fisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

keane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

alex keane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fisher shoots and misses

and keane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fisher!
keane content just to control the position here.
keane raining down shots from the mount!
keane controlling the pace for now.
keane landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
keane content just to control the position here.
keane looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
keane looking to control and managing it successfully.

keane gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but keane circles away.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
alex keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Fisher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
keane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
keane tries for a takedown but Fisher circles away easily

and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into side control. keane won't be happy with that.
keane is looking for a sweep.
Fisher wants to take a breather but keane manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fisher.
keane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
keane is trying to hold Fisher in close to prevent damage but Fisher has managed to pass into half guard.
keane wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

alex keane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt

and Fisher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in keane's guard.
keane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fisher dives into side control.
Fisher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
keane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
keane is controlling Fisher's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but keane keeps working.
alex keane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
keane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fisher manages to pass to mount!
keane throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fisher. What's that going to do exactly?
Fisher looking to control but keane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
keane tries to reverse the position but Fisher maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
keane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher wants to control the pace but keane is squirming around nicely.
keane is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
keane tries to hold on but Fisher postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher prevents keane from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
keane is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well keane 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... alex keane!