PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Keahi (ranked 4378 p4p, 5216 weight class) and Android Reserves (ranked 194 p4p, 215 weight class). Keahi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unstoppable - Sia. Android Reserves will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Keahi
vs
Reserves

209 cm
18
290
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
300
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Seventh Circle Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Keahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Reserves!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keahi looks to land a right hand but Reserves moved out of range.
Keahi sets himself, and Reserves steps forward looking for the clinch! Keahi avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reserves.
Reserves closes the distance and clinches up with Keahi, looking for a takedown. Reserves pushes Keahi against the cage but Keahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reserves misses with a takedown attempt - Keahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles Keahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
Reserves staying out of range there.
Reserves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keahi defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reserves staying out of range there.
Reserves misses with a leg kick

and Keahi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Keahi winds up and cracks Reserves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reserves wants to control but Keahi is keeping busy.
Reserves is pressing down on Keahi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keahi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keahi pushing down on Reserves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keahi not doing much here.
Reserves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keahi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reserves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keahi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keahi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keahi wants to pass the guard but Reserves is keeping the position.
Keahi throws a strike but Reserves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Keahi has his hands on Reserves's head, controlling the position.
Reserves trying to control but Keahi is working from the bottom.
Reserves preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keahi pulls Reserves in close to prevent any damage.
Keahi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keahi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Keahi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keahi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Keahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reserves is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keahi distracts Reserves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keahi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keahi misses with a hook
and Reserves counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Charles Keahi has been cut.
Reserves shoots in for a takedown but Keahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reserves misses with a head kick.
Reserves closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Keahi feints and as Reserves raises his hands in defense, Keahi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keahi is standing up over Reserves. Reserves looks to escape but Keahi dives into side control.

Reserves is looking for a sweep.
Keahi lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keahi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reserves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Keahi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here as Keahi stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keahi is trying to ground and pound but Reserves uses the momentary lack of control by Keahi to regain half guard.
Keahi is just content to waste time from the top position. Reserves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keahi throwing strikes but missing.
Keahi advances to half guard.
Reserves wants to get back to his feet.
Charles Keahi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Ground and pound from Keahi.
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi 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.
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi 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.
Keahi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reserves is looking for a sweep. Keahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reserves has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bloody death gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keahi trying to control the pace.
Reserves has hold of Keahi's hands but Keahi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reserves is not content to let Keahi control the position.
Reserves trying to control but Keahi postures up.
Keahi is trying to control. Reserves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four 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.
Keahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Keahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reserves sees it coming and defends easily.
Reserves is looking for a sweep. Keahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keahi works his way into side control.
Reserves controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reserves is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Keahi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Keahi's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reserves throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reserves.
Keahi tries to counter with a takedown but Reserves is quick to defend against it.
Reserves swats away the attempt to clinch by Keahi.
Keahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reserves can do to turn this around?
Keahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reserves looks for a takedown but Keahi sprawls well.

Keahi shoots in and gets a takedown into Reserves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reserves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keahi throwing strikes from guard but Reserves blocks nicely.
Reserves keeping moving, preventing Keahi from controlling successfully.
Reserves wants to sweep but no luck.
Keahi 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.
Keahi lands a couple of digs.
Keahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reserves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keahi wants to control from the top but Reserves keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keahi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reserves counters with a series of strikes. Keahi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keahi clobbers Reserves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reserves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reserves doesn't manage to clinch there - Keahi circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reserves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Reserves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reserves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keahi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles Keahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Reserves enables Keahi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reserves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Charles Keahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reserves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keahi pushes down on Reserves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reserves for as long as he can get away with.
Android Reserves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Reserves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keahi pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Keahi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keahi, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Keahi!
A victorious Charles Keahi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Android Reserves was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this loss on the incompetence of the arena staff. Clearly they didn't have my pre-fight pies ready for me'.