PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Keiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Constantinides might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I stand alone. Keiser has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Constantinides
vs
Keiser

184 cm
38
215 lbs
39 - 23 - 1

182 cm
29
209 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxwell Keiser!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Constantinides scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Constantinides performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keiser is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keiser manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Constantinides with a nice head shot there.
Keiser is controlling Constantinides's posture.
Constantinides preventing the sweep.
Constantinides looking to pass the guard.
Keiser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Constantinides throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Constantinides throwing strikes from guard but Keiser blocks nicely.
Keiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Constantinides controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Constantinides keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keiser's head.
Keiser keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Constantinides won't allow Keiser to sweep him here.
Constantinides makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Constantinides postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Constantinides with a nice head shot there.
Keiser keeping full guard, as Constantinides tries to pass.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Keiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Constantinides missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Constantinides wants to stand but Keiser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Keiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keiser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keiser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Constantinides tries to get to full guard but Keiser has control of the leg.
Constantinides is looking to get back to is feet but Keiser passes into side control.
Constantinides manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keiser's best efforts.
Keiser is looking to take a break and control but Constantinides is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Constantinides on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Keiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keiser wants to take a breather but Constantinides is having none of it.
Constantinides tries to roll over but Keiser keeps him under control.
Constantinides controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keiser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Constantinides defends it well.

Keiser is trying to work for a kimura but Constantinides is defending well.
Keiser is stalling here. Constantinides is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Keiser seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Constantinides has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Keiser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Keiser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Constantinides trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keiser is stalling here. Constantinides is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Keiser seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Constantinides has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Keiser is looking to reverse the position.
Constantinides works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Keiser is trying to improve his position.
Keiser is trying to control Constantinides's posture but Constantinides avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keiser is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Keiser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ares Constantinides will probably get the nod.
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.

Constantinides fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Keiser as Constantinides shoots in.
Constantinides is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keiser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Constantinides. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keiser forces Constantinides back against the cage and clinches.
Keiser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keiser is trying to stall.

Keiser breaks from the clinch.
Constantinides circles away from the clinch attempt.

Keiser shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Constantinides's guard.
Constantinides wants to get back to his feet but Keiser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keiser wants to pass the guard but Constantinides is keeping the position.
Keiser lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keiser showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keiser wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Constantinides trying to control the position.
Keiser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Keiser isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxwell Keiser has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keiser tries a head kick but it misses.
Keiser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Keiser looking to score a takedown here. Constantinides is defending well but Keiser drives through and ends up in Constantinides's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keiser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Constantinides looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keiser trying to control but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Keiser is stalling in the full guard.
Keiser connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Constantinides is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Keiser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Constantinides looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Constantinides looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Constantinides!
Keiser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keiser moves into full guard.
Keiser working a defensive guard here.
Keiser manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Constantinides doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Keiser manages to capitalize on a mistake by Constantinides to take his back!
Constantinides can't escape the position.

Keiser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Keiser trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides manages to reverse the position and now he's in Keiser's guard. Nice work there by Constantinides.
Keiser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keiser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keiser is keen to just control but Constantinides is a slippery customer.
Keiser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Keiser seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides is trying to maintain the position but Keiser is very close to passing his half guard.
Keiser prevents Constantinides from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Keiser 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!

Keiser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keiser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Constantinides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keiser slips a jab from Constantinides.
Keiser shoots in for a takedown but Constantinides shows good takedown defense.
Constantinides walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keiser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Constantinides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Constantinides shoots in but Keiser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keiser misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Keiser.
Constantinides wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keiser trying to control the position but Constantinides is working away.
Keiser lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides can't do much from the bottom here.
Keiser tries to score with some ground and pound. Constantinides controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Constantinides is looking for a sweep.
Constantinides gets back to half guard.

Keiser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Constantinides sees it coming and defends easily.
Constantinides is trying to stand back up but Keiser is controlling him
Constantinides is not content to let Keiser control the position.
Keiser takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Constantinides has his hands clasped together around Keiser's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides is trying to stand back up but Keiser is controlling him
Constantinides is concentrating on defense, preventing Keiser from advancing position.
Constantinides is trying to stand.
Keiser looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Constantinides with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinides is looking for a sweep. Keiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keiser is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keiser wants to take a breather but Constantinides is having none of it.
Constantinides is looking for a sweep. Keiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Keiser is working for a submission of some sort.
Keiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constantinides does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Keiser lands strikes from half guard.
Keiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constantinides does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Constantinides wants to improve his position but Keiser is controlling well.

Keiser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Constantinides tries to kick Keiser off but Keiser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keiser is working for a submission of some sort.
Constantinides looks like he's trying to stand up.

Keiser is trying to work for a kimura but Constantinides is defending well.
Constantinides wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides is working hard here to advance position.
Constantinides makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Constantinides.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxwell Keiser.
I think Keiser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Keiser!