PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 2508 p4p, 4201 weight class) and Andre Mahesa (ranked 144 p4p, 231 weight class). Mahesa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Andre Mahesa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kenway Jr
vs
Mahesa

175 cm
24
145
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
145
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa stuffs the takedown.

Mahesa moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahesa tries to work over Kenway Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Mahesa.
Mahesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway Jr.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Mahesa can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway Jr controls the action.
Mahesa with a knee to the head.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr blocking some punches.
Kenway Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahesa prevents it.
Mahesa has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway Jr.
Mahesa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway Jr controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahesa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kenway Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kenway Jr scores with a takedown into Mahesa's guard.
Mahesa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kenway Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mahesa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenway Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenway Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mahesa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenway Jr defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Mahesa is working from the bottom.

Kenway Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahesa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenway Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mahesa's legs - danger averted.
Mahesa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mahesa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mahesa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenway Jr is aware though and is defending well.

Mahesa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenway Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Kenway Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenway Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Mahesa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenway Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mahesa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mahesa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kenway Jr defends well.

Mahesa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenway Jr throws a strike but Mahesa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa wants to stand but Kenway Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.

Mahesa stands and steps away. Kenway Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Mahesa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mahesa.
Mahesa tries a body shot but Kenway Jr blocks it.
Kenway Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahesa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenway Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Mahesa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mahesa wants to clinch.
Kenway Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahesa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenway Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahesa sprawls well. He's pushed Kenway Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mahesa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kenway Jr has a closed guard, preventing Mahesa from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa won't allow Kenway Jr to get back to his feet.
Mahesa tries to stand but Kenway Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Kenway Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa won't allow Kenway Jr to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mahesa tries to stand but Kenway Jr is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahesa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahesa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kenway Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mahesa closes the distance and clinches.
Mahesa lands an uppercut.
Mahesa lands a right hand.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa tries a body shot but Kenway Jr blocks it.
Mahesa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway Jr backwards.
Mahesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway Jr.
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahesa lands a body shot.
Kenway Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahesa tries to throw a body punch but Kenway Jr avoids it by throwing Mahesa back against the cage.
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenway Jr.
Mahesa scores with a shot to the side of Kenway Jr's head.
Kenway Jr has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenway Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahesa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mahesa misses with the head strike.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahesa is defending well.
Kenway Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahesa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahesa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Kenway Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mahesa actively working from the bottom here.
Mahesa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mahesa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mahesa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenway Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Kenway Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahesa's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mahesa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kenway Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mahesa is looking for a triangle but Kenway Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mahesa blocks nicely.
Kenway Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Mahesa's brow.

Mahesa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenway Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mahesa 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. This is the final round!

Mahesa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Mahesa drives through and clinches with Kenway Jr against the cage.
Kenway Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahesa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahesa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenway Jr or not.
Kenway Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahesa is defending well.
Kenway Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahesa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kenway Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahesa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahesa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahesa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway Jr.
Mahesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway Jr.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a right hand.
Kenway Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahesa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mahesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahesa gets through Kenway Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kenway Jr is rocked!
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Oh Kenway Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahesa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway Jr is trying to drag Mahesa to the mat but Mahesa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenway Jr seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mahesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenway Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kenway Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mahesa swinging wildly here.

Mahesa has Kenway Jr up against the cage in a clinch.

Kenway Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mahesa regains guard.

Mahesa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenway Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Kenway Jr is working an open guard so Mahesa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mahesa moves into the clinch.
Mahesa lands an uppercut.
Mahesa stops a takedown attempt from Kenway Jr.
Mahesa lands with a light punch inside.
Mahesa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway Jr backwards.
Mahesa lands a shot to the body.
Mahesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa has a takedown stuffed.
Mahesa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenway Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahesa throws a series of strikes that have Kenway Jr backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mahesa rushes Kenway Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Kenway Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahesa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenway Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Kenway Jr with that takedown attempt.

Mahesa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Charles Kenway Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahesa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kenway Jr controls his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Mahesa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahesa 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Mahesa!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Mahesa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.