PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy Hank (ranked 2740 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Keanu Reeves (ranked 381 p4p, 527 weight class). Keanu Reeves will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hank
vs
Reeves

188 cm
25
200
8 - 4 - 0

186 cm
21
195
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keanu Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reeves.
Reeves's corner calls for a 1-2. Reeves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Hank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reeves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reeves tries to improve position but can't.
Hank working the head and body with strikes.
Hank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reeves's legs.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Reeves regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reeves tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Reeves is keeping the position.
Hank preventing the sweep.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.

Reeves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hank passes into half guard.
Reeves has a hand on Hank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Reeves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reeves keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is still trying to improve position.
Hank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reeves on the ground.
BOOM! Hank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hank content just to control the position here.
Reeves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank breaks from Reeves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hank is really struggling to control Reeves but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reeves is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hank.
Reeves regains half guard.
Hank tries to pass to full mount but Reeves defends it.

Reeves looking for subs from the bottom but Hank mounts him!
Reeves is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Hank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reeves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reeves.
Hank stuffs the takedown.

Hank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Hank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hank jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.

Hank decides to stand back up.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reeves on his heels. He'll look to pass Reeves's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reeves is on top in guard.

Reeves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hank is keeping the position for now.
Reeves stops Hank from standing up.

Hank has his feet on Reeves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hank swivels and escapes.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.

Hank instigates a clinch.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeves can do to turn this around?
Hank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Hank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Keanu Reeves has been cut.
Hank leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Reeves avoids it by throwing Hank back against the cage.
Hank is stalling here.

Hank is trying to trip Reeves. He has hold of a leg but Reeves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Reeves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Reeves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hank's guard.

Hank manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Hank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reeves sprawls well initially but Hank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hank seems content to control.
Reeves is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reeves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hank has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reeves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank looking to throw knees to the head but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Hank.
Reeves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reeves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hank pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hank pushes Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank lands a body punch.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Hank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
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!
Hank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reeves is trying to pull guard but Hank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keanu Reeves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hank has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves tries to pull guard but Hank won't allow it.
Reeves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reeves tries to score a body lock takedown but Hank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Hank wants the takedown. Reeves is fighting it off but Hank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reeves's guard against the cage.
Hank won't allow Reeves to sweep him here.
Hank passes into half guard.
Reeves tries to get to full guard but Hank has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard but Hank has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reeves wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Hank slips a nice elbow through Reeves's hands, connecting with Reeves's forehead.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves taking some punishment here, with Hank in his half guard.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
Hank is keen to just control but Reeves is a slippery customer.
Reeves wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Hank controlling the pace.
Hank working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves taking some punishment here, with Hank in his half guard.
Hank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Reeves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hank passes into side control!
Reeves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reeves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Hank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reeves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.
Reeves regains half guard.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
Reeves trying to get back to full guard but Hank takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hank 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank very nearly forgot to thank Knock Out Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.