PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dutch McQueen enters the cage!

Keosayan
vs
McQueen

169 cm
19
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
21
154 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keosayan gets a double leg takedown into McQueen's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keosayan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McQueen keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
McQueen is looking to stand up but Keosayan isn't so interested in that idea.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but McQueen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McQueen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Sergey Keosayan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from McQueen.
A left lands for Keosayan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQueen.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but McQueen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Keosayan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dutch McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQueen.

Keosayan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McQueen did well to prevent Keosayan getting side control.
Keosayan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McQueen is trying to stand.
McQueen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

McQueen is defending against the submission attempts here by Keosayan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQueen keeps working.

Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keosayan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but McQueen is having none of it.

Keosayan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McQueen is just riding it out for now. Keosayan eventually gives up the hold.
Keosayan is keen to just control but McQueen is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan passes to side control.
We've been hearing that Keosayan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Keosayan works to advance to full mount. McQueen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Keosayan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McQueen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McQueen and Keosayan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keosayan advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McQueen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keosayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQueen looks to land a combination but Keosayan avoids it well.
McQueen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keosayan throws a shot to the body.
McQueen slips a jab from Keosayan.
Dutch McQueen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQueen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keosayan on the side of the head.
Keosayan thows a body shot but no joy.
McQueen throws a sloppy body shot

and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McQueen!
Keosayan taking a breather here.
McQueen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Keosayan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan with the ground and pound but McQueen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Keosayan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McQueen's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keosayan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Keosayan seems to be looking for submissions.

Keosayan is looking for submissions but instead, McQueen has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but McQueen keeps moving.
Keosayan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McQueen keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
McQueen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keosayan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keosayan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keosayan passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed McQueen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keosayan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Keosayan wants to work for an arm triangle but McQueen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keosayan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Keosayan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keosayan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McQueen turns into him and now he's in Keosayan's guard.

Keosayan is looking for a triangle but McQueen pushes his legs off easily.

Keosayan is looking for a triangle here but McQueen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keosayan tries to bench press McQueen off him but McQueen keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Keosayan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Keosayan slips a jab and a cross from McQueen.
McQueen misses with a double jab

and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into side control. McQueen won't be happy with that.

Keosayan tries for a kimura but McQueen is defending well.

Keosayan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McQueen has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keosayan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McQueen, who protects the arm well.
Sergey Keosayan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQueen keeps working.
Keosayan tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is letting Keosayan control him for a moment.
Dutch McQueen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQueen keeps working.

Keosayan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but McQueen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keosayan tries for a kimura but McQueen is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keosayan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McQueen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keosayan but great work by McQueen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keosayan is keen to just control but McQueen is a slippery customer.
McQueen tries to kick Keosayan off but Keosayan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McQueen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keosayan working McQueen over with strikes.
Keosayan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McQueen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keosayan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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