PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Keller (ranked 6172 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Shaw (ranked 8836 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshawn Shaw looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Keller
vs
Shaw

178 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

156 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deshawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller stuffs the takedown.
Shaw looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keller as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Keller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaw sprawls and moves away.
Kurt Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Shaw.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss

and Keller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keller wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Keller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is stalling in the full guard.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Keller content to stall in guard here.
Keller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shaw 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.
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.

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.
Keller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Keller tries to pass.
Keller with a nice head shot there.
Keller with a nice head shot there.
Keller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaw controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Keller lands a couple of elbows.
Keller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keller is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four 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.
Keller lands a couple of elbows.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Keller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keller.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Keller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Keller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Keller controlling from the top position.
Keller distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shaw has eaten all the pies!
Keller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shaw is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keller content to stall in guard here.
Keller distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two 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.

Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keller working some strikes from top position.
Keller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keller misses with an uppercut.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShaw.
Keller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keller misses with a hook.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Keller throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keller throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Keller throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Keller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.

Keller clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.

Keller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Keller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaw for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Keller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.

Keller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Keller seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Keller controlling the pace.
Keller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.
Keller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurt Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Keller seems content to control.
Keller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Keller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Keller.
Keller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Keller is controlling the pace.
Shaw is trying to maintain the position but Keller is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw slips a straight right by Keller.
Keller just misses with a punch to the body.
Keller misses with a wild body shot.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Keller misses with a looping left.
Keller just misses with a punch to the body.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Kurt Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw slips a jab from Keller.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Keller has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Keller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shaw clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Deshawn Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keller is riding his opponent, not letting Shaw buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keller 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Keller!