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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean De Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floyd Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean De Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Carvalho clinches up with Keller and pushes him back against the cage.
Keller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keller is trying to push De Carvalho away but De Carvalho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Keller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Carvalho.
De Carvalho prevents Keller from breaking the clinch.
De Carvalho manages to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Carvalho is working an open guard so Keller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Carvalho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but De Carvalho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Keller is trying to get back to full guard.
Keller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keller wants to improve his position but De Carvalho is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Carvalho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Carvalho stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Keller to get to his feet.
Keller gets caught flat footed, as De Carvalho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Carvalho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Carvalho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keller, who protects the arm well.
De Carvalho is staying tight to Keller's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Keller tries to improve position but can't.
Keller can't do much from the bottom here.
De Carvalho trying to control the action but Keller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Keller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Carvalho works to advance to full mount. Keller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Carvalho is working for a guillotine from mount but Keller frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keller is looking to improve his position but De Carvalho isn't that keen on the idea.
Keller tries to improve his position but instead De Carvalho has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will De Carvalho go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
De Carvalho is persistently looking for the submission but Keller is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Carvalho looking to break Keller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Keller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise De Carvalho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Keller has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from De Carvalho.
De Carvalho is hanging on to Keller's back as he tries to escape.
De Carvalho struggling to keep hold of the position.
De Carvalho keeps control of the position as Keller tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Carvalho avoiding Keller 's attempts to control his hands.
Keller can't escape the position.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Carvalho controlling the position well here. Keller rolled but De Carvalho kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Keller showing good submission defense here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Carvalho is hanging on to Keller's back as he tries to escape.
De Carvalho struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean De Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Carvalho controlling from the top position.
Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keller is working an open guard so De Carvalho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Carvalho forces Keller back against the cage and clinches.
Keller lands a shot to the body.
De Carvalho pulls Keller into guard.
De Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keller is aware though and is defending well.
Keller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Carvalho is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Carvalho is breathing heavily.
De Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keller passes into side control.
De Carvalho tries to buck Keller off but Keller is having none of it.
Keller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keller working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Keller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keller tries for a kimura but De Carvalho is defending well.
De Carvalho tries to buck Keller off but Keller is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
De Carvalho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Carvalho showed some decent athleticism there.
Keller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Carvalho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Carvalho's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Carvalho is defending well though. Keller let's go of the attempt for now.
Keller throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean De Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Carvalho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Carvalho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keller!
Keller tries to reverse the position but De Carvalho maintains control.
De Carvalho controlling the pace for now.
Keller tries to lock up and control but De Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Carvalho looking to control but Keller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keller is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Carvalho controlling the pace for now.
De Carvalho looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Carvalho content just to control the position here.
Keller tries to lock up and control but De Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Keller is trying to escape the mount.
Keller is working hard here to advance position.
Keller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Keller tries to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Carvalho is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Carvalho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Carvalho throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sean De Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Carvalho trying to control momentarily.
De Carvalho throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Keller tries to escape the position.
De Carvalho biding his time, controlling Keller.
Keller is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller trying to control the hands but De Carvalho won't let him.
De Carvalho looking for the choke from the back.
De Carvalho keeps control of the position as Keller tries to break free.
Keller trying to control the position but De Carvalho manages to sink in the hooks.
De Carvalho throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Keller tries to break free.
De Carvalho working for a choke but Keller is defending well.
Keller trying to control the position but De Carvalho manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to escape the position.
De Carvalho is persistently looking for the submission but Keller is defending it well.
De Carvalho is hanging on to Keller's back as he tries to escape.
Keller turns into De Carvalho and is now in his guard.
De Carvalho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keller manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller controls De Carvalho momentarily but De Carvalho frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller keeping moving, preventing De Carvalho from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean De Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Carvalho 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean De Carvalho!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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