PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Keezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Keezer
vs
Reeves

186 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Keezer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Reeves!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keezer fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keezer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keezer.
Reeves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keezer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keezer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Keezer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves lands a jab to Keezer's midsection.
Reeves blocks a head kick by Keezer.
Reeves punishes Keezer's body with a nice straight punch.
Reeves with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reeves jabs Keezer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dom Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keezer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keezer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reeves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reeves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Reeves - just one landing.
Reeves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keezer takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keezer.

Keezer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reeves!
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet here but Keezer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Reeves's back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reeves is trapped and Keezer is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Reeves is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to stand back up.
Reeves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keezer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Keezer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Reeves trying to get back to his feet but Keezer is in full control for now.

Reeves showing good submission defense here.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keezer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reeves trying to get back to his feet but Keezer is in full control for now.

Keezer looking for the choke from the back.
Reeves is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keezer wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy.
Reeves is trying to get back to his feet but Keezer has full control of the position and if anything, Reeves has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Reeves looks winded!
I would not like to be Reeves right now.
Reeves is trying to stand back up.

Keezer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Reeves dominated that round.
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.

Keezer tries to clinch up but Reeves circles away and keeps his distance.

Keezer scores with a takedown into Reeves's guard.
Keezer landing with the ground and pound.
Reeves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keezer scoring with punches to the head and body.

Keezer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keezer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brandon Keezer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keezer stands up over Reeves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Keezer dives into side control.
Reeves is not content to let Keezer control the position.

Keezer stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves lands a jab to Keezer's midsection.
Keezer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reeves is fending him off so far but Keezer persists. Nope, Reeves circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reeves, as that shot connected.
Reeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keezer tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reeves connects with a body shot.
Keezer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keezer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reeves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keezer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandon Keezer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reeves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keezer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Keezer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keezer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keezer misses with a takedown attempt - Reeves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reeves scores with a hook to the body. Keezer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reeves scores with a hook to the body. Keezer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keezer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keezer swinging wildly here.
Keezer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reeves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reeves lands a body shot.
Keezer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keezer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reeves scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keezer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keezer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keezer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keezer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reeves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keezer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves lands a jab to the head.
Reeves digs a good body shot into Keezer's ribs.
Reeves lands with an overhand left.
Keezer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Keezer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reeves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keezer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keezer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Reeves. Beautiful body shot.
Reeves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reeves misses with a body shot.

Keezer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reeves tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Keezer content just to control the position here.
Reeves is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keezer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reeves is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Keezer has taken his back!
Keezer lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Keezer walks into a stiff left hand from Reeves.
Reeves scores with a hook to the body. Keezer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keezer walks into a straight right hand from Reeves.
Reeves throws a shot to the body.

Keezer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reeves wants to stand back up but Keezer manages to pass into side control.

Keezer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reeves tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keezer tries to control but Reeves wriggling away.
Reeves tries to buck Keezer off but he can't manage it.
Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keezer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reeves wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Reeves is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Keezer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reeves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Keezer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reeves can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
You get the feeling that Reeves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Keezer tries to control but Reeves wriggling away.
Reeves has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Keezer tries to get the hooks in deep but Reeves pushed the leg off.
Reeves is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Keezer looking for the RNC.
Reeves is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Reeves right now.

Keezer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keezer lands a shot to the head.
Keezer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet.
Keezer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet.
Keezer scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Reeves is looking for a way out.
Reeves is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Keezer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Reeves is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Keezer!