PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keef
vs
McCann

179 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Dollar Domain
GETSWOLE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Keef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaun McCann!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann throws a big shot that misses.
Keef with a hook.
Keef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCann tries to avoid it but Keef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCann to the ground. McCann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCann needs to keep his hands up - Keef had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Shaun McCann has been cut.

McCann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keef sprawls well initially but McCann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCann lands a nice short elbow.
McCann prevents Keef from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keef tries to kick McCann off but McCann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keef wants to get back to his feet.
McCann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keef's head.
Keef wants to get back to his feet.
McCann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keef defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keef's head.
Keef flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Keef manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shaun McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keef is breathing heavily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Keef enables McCann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keef manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCann throws a big right hand that misses.
McCann lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann throwing strikes from guard but Keef blocks nicely.
McCann lands a couple of digs.
McCann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCann is working Keef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCann postures up in Keef's guard and throws a big left but Keef blocks it.
McCann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McCann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCann throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keef's head.
McCann won't allow Keef to sweep him here.
Keef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCann is controlling him.
Keef on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keef tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCann postures up in Keef's guard and throws a big left but Keef blocks it.
McCann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCann with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCann with a nice head shot there.
McCann landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keef is working an open guard so McCann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Keef gets caught napping as McCann dives in and scores a takedown. Keef manages to retain guard.
McCann throws a big elbow that misses.
McCann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCann throwing strikes from guard but Keef blocks nicely.
McCann throwing strikes but missing.
Keef knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCann on the ground.

McCann gets to his feet. Keef looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keef scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCann in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Keef enables McCann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keef manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCann stops Keef from standing up.
McCann landing with the ground and pound.
McCann won't allow Keef to sweep him here.
McCann passes Keef's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keef defending well though.
McCann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCann stops Keef from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from McCann.
McCann thows a huge punch but Keef dodges it nicely.
McCann lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun McCann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun McCann's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McCann.
McCann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by McCann.
McCann in side control, throwing shots but Keef defends.
Keef defending against the ground and pound.
McCann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Keef some visible discomfort.
McCann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Keef pushes McCann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McCann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Keef some visible discomfort.
McCann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keef is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McCann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keef is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann lands a decent elbow from side control.
McCann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Keef on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on McCann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Keef is pushing McCann's head away, looking to escape. McCann manages to hold on to the position though.
Shaun McCann has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCann scoring with punches and elbows.

Keef is rocked!
McCann cracks Keef with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Keef is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCann is putting a hurting on Keef here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCann scores with a couple of short elbows.
Keef takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann scores with punches from side control.
McCann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Keef takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Keef is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCann connects with a decent elbow.
McCann lands a nice forearm strike.
McCann scoring with punches and elbows.
McCann scoring with punches from side control.

McCann decides to stand back up.
McCann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keef tries to move into range but McCann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keef stuffs the takedown.
Keef is looking to clinch.
McCann throws an overhand right that lands on Keef's shoulder, as Keef tries to avoid the shot.
McCann shoots in for a takedown but Keef shows good takedown defense.
Chief Keef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun McCann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef moves out of range as McCann strikes.
Chief Keef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keef tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCann is in Keef's guard.
Keef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCann.
Keef is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCann stops Keef from standing up.
McCann works over Keef with some ground and pound from guard.
McCann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keef is trying to keep McCann in close.
Keef has momentary wrist control but McCann slips an elbow through the middle.
McCann won't allow Keef to get back to his feet.
Keef seems to have got his legs back now.
McCann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCann with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCann postures up in Keef's guard and throws a big left but Keef blocks it.
Keef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keef is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCann landing some decent shots from guard.

Keef is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McCann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keef gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCann wants to take the fight to the mat but Keef manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Keef is trying to break free.
McCann is working for takedown but Keef is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keef looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Keef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keef gets the takedown into side control.

McCann throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
McCann shoots in for a takedown but Keef shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Keef scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

McCann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keef tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McCann.
Keef throwing shots but McCann is blocking nicely.
Keef wants to stand up but McCann is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McCann manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from McCann misses the target.
McCann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCann there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaun McCann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McCann throws a poor cross that misses
and Keef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keef lands a two punch combo.
Keef leaves McCann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Keef wants to clinch up but McCann keeps it at a distance.
Keef throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCann on the side of the head.
McCann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCann pinned against the cage. McCann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keef jabs McCann right on the nose. McCann blinks but takes it well.
Horrible takedown by Keef or perhaps it was just good defense by McCann which made him look bad.

McCann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Keef looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCann lands a nice short elbow.
McCann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Keef with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keef wants to get back to full guard.
McCann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keef taking some punishment here, with McCann in his half guard.
McCann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from McCann.
Keef wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCann is thwarting Keef's attempts to control the position.
Keef taking some punishment here, with McCann in his half guard.
Keef taking some punishment here, with McCann in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McCann decides to stand up.
Keef lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keef.
Keef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCann pinned against the cage. McCann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Keef. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McCann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keef's half guard.
Keef avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCann.
Keef looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keef taking some punishment here, with McCann in his half guard.
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. McCann connects with a nice short shot to Keef's temple.
McCann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keef looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keef is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCann scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCann lands a nice short elbow.
Keef blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCann.
Keef misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keef is trying to stand back up but McCann is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun McCann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun McCann!
Shaun McCann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.