PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalahu Kahala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes's entrance music is Voodoo Chile (Stevie Ray Vaughan). A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kalahu Kahala was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Reyes
vs
Kahala

180 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

KRRO Wear

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalahu Kahala!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahala shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kahala shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harley Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalahu Kahala.
Reyes cracks the inside of Kahala's front leg.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Reyes takes a swing at Kahala's ribcage but misses.
Harley Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Kahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahala dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
Kahala fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kahala checks a leg kick.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahala looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reyes.
Reyes throws a chopping leg kick but Kahala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reyes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reyes.

It looks like Kalahu Kahala has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reyes swinging wilding here.
Reyes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kahala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reyes. Reyes obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harley Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Kahala on that attempt.
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Kahala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Kahala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kahala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kahala tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kahala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reyes has Kahala pressed against the cage.
Kahala tries to pull guard but Reyes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kahala drops back down to his feet.

Reyes breaks from the clinch.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kahala off to one side.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Kahala moves out of range.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Kahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahala avoids the head kick by Reyes.
A clash of legs there as Kahala blocks the low kick.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahala moves away.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Reyes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kahala looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reyes is looking to chop away at Kahala's legs.
Reyes lands a jab-cross combination.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Kahala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reyes lands a nice shot that snaps Kahala's head back.
Reyes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reyes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kahala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reyes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kahala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahala.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyes scores with a punch to the head.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.

Reyes forces Kahala back against the cage and clinches.

Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kahala.

Reyes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kahala scores with a takedown into Reyes's guard.

Kahala drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Kahala off! Kahala jumps back into Reyes's guard.
Kahala slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kahala is working for a submission of some sort.
Reyes keeping hold of Kahala's head, controlling as best he can.

Kahala wants to work for an arm triangle but Reyes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kahala prevents Reyes from standing back up.

Kahala seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Reyes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kahala on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahala tries to pass to full mount but Reyes defends it.
Kahala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahala wants to pass to mount but Reyes is defending the position.

Kahala is looking for a kimura but Reyes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahala to get the leverage.
Kahala trying to pass the guard but Reyes defending well.
Reyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harley Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reyes has Kahala up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahala fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Reyes breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kahala or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes which made him look bad.
Kahala shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harley Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalahu Kahala.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reyes tries to bum rush Kahala with a series of wild strikes but Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahala avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.

Kahala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kahala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kahala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Reyes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahala doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Kahala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kahala off to one side.
Kahala is breathing heavily.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harley Reyes is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Reyes misses.

Reyes instigates a clinch.
Kahala fails to pull guard.

Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Kahala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyes lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahala tries for a takedown but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Reyes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahala should have avoided that one.
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahala can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown by Kahala or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes which made him look bad.
Kahala shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Reyes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Reyes to work.
Kahala is working for takedown but Reyes is calmly controlling the position for now.

Reyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kahala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Reyes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.

Kahala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kahala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahala working the ground and pound but Reyes is defending the strikes.
Kahala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reyes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kahala advances to mount.
Kahala sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reyes is trying to stand up.
Reyes regains half guard.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Kahala is thwarting Reyes's attempts to control the position.
Kahala thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.

Kahala is trying to work for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kahala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.

Kahala is working for a kimura but Reyes is defending it quite comfortably.

Kahala is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Reyes has managed to free his arm - good work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Reyes tries to bum rush Kahala with a series of wild strikes but Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harley Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahala.
Kahala blocks a jab.
Kahala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Kahala persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahala moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Kahala tries for a takedown but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Kahala shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harley Reyes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala'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. This is the final round!

Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Kahala shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.

Kahala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kahala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kahala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reyes pushes Kahala away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kahala gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reyes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kahala is looking for a kimura here.

Kahala is working for a submission of some sort.
Reyes wants to control but Kahala is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahala passes the guard and advances to mount!

Kahala looking to secure an arm triangle but Reyes defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to get to half guard.
Kahala misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kahala jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reyes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reyes and Kahala has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reyes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kahala actively working from the bottom here.

Kahala actively working from the bottom here.
Kahala wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
Kahala is pressing down on Reyes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reyes controlling from the top position.

Kahala is looking for a triangle but Reyes pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reyes gets to his feet. Kahala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kahala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Kahala on that attempt.
Harley Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalahu Kahala.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Reyes instigates a clinch.

Reyes breaks from the clinch.
Kahala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reyes circles away.
Kahala blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws out a leg kick but Kahala moves out of range and Reyes only half commits.

Reyes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kahala, pushing him back against the cage.

Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Kahala blocks the leg kick.
Kahala shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Kahala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reyes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Kahala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kahala prevents Reyes from standing back up.

Kahala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reyes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reyes won't allow Kahala to pass to mount.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Kahala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes wants to control but Kahala is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes throws a chopping leg kick but Kahala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kahala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reyes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reyes.
Reyes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reyes punishes Kahala's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahala. Kahala gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Kahala checks it.
Reyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahala. Kahala gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Kahala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes lands with an overhand left.
Kahala looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalahu Kahala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Kahala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Reyes darts in and clinches Kahala up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reyes, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Reyes!