PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Killer (ranked 2758 p4p, 3074 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 289 p4p, 318 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Skywalker Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Killer
vs
Skywalker

170 cm
21
149
5 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
152
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.

Skywalker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Skywalker drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Skywalker off! Skywalker jumps back into Killer's guard.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker advances to half guard.
Skywalker wants to pass the guard but Killer is defending well.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skywalker on the ground.
Killer trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer won't allow Skywalker to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Skywalker is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skywalker to get the leverage.
Killer trying to control here.
Skywalker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skywalker is thwarting Killer's attempts to control the position.
Killer's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
Skywalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Skywalker works his way into side control.
Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Skywalker keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Killer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Skywalker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skywalker wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.

Skywalker is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
Skywalker is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Skywalker controlling the action here.
Killer is holding on to half guard well.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skywalker is working away from the top position though.
Skywalker wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Killer tries to kick Skywalker off but Skywalker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Skywalker has control of the leg.
Skywalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Killer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Skywalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killer trying to control here.

Skywalker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Skywalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Killer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skywalker misses with a series of wild punches.
Skywalker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.

Skywalker closes the distance and clinches.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
Skywalker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
Killer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Skywalker's takedown attempt.
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Skywalker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skywalker's brow.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Skywalker improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.

Skywalker jumps guard and drags Killer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Skywalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killer won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.

Skywalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killer defends well.

Skywalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killer defends well.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking to control.

Skywalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killer passes into half guard.
Skywalker is not content to let Killer control the position.
Killer controlling the action here.
Skywalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Killer is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killer stands up and beckons Skywalker to join him on the feet.
Killer throws a solid leg kick but Skywalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killer.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Skywalker has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Skywalker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killer regains guard immediately.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Skywalker is proving a slippery customer.
Skywalker wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
Killer controlling the position.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Killer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Killer has escaped and now he's on top!

Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Skywalker has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.

Skywalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killer is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker wants to improve his position but instead Killer has moved into half guard.

Skywalker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Killer pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hunter Killer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Killer tries to clinch but Skywalker is having none of it.
Killer tries to clinch but Skywalker is having none of it.

Skywalker closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Skywalker has Killer pressed against the cage.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Skywalker blocks it.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker blocking some punches.

Skywalker is trying to trip Killer. He has hold of a leg but Killer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Skywalker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Killer holds on and takes a little breather.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Skywalker is still trying to improve position.
Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Killer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Skywalker has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Skywalker being controlled here, momentarily.
Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Skywalker is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
Killer trying to hold on to Skywalker's head to control him but Skywalker postures up.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.

Skywalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skywalker.
Killer is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Killer is defending the position.
Killer gets back to full guard.
Skywalker passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skywalker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skywalker's back!
Skywalker turns into Killer and is now in his guard.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killer wants to sweep here but Skywalker controlling him for the moment.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker advances position into side control!
Skywalker tries to advance to mount but Killer denies him.
Skywalker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killer is looking to reverse the position.

Skywalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killer has escaped the position, nice work there.
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The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer tries to bench press Skywalker off him but Skywalker keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skywalker 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
A very excited looking Luke Skywalker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.