PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steffon Killingsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steffon Killingsworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Killingsworth
vs
Hari

190 cm
22
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steffon Killingsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Killingsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killingsworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killingsworth moves in looking to clinch but Hari pushes him off.
Killingsworth wants to clinch up but Hari keeps it at a distance.
Hari tries to clinch there but Killingsworth circles away.
Killingsworth moves in looking to clinch but Hari pushes him off.
Killingsworth tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hari counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hari gets to his feet - Killingsworth follows without any prompting.
Killingsworth tries to clinch up but Hari circles away and keeps his distance.

Hari rushes Killingsworth and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hari.
Hari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killingsworth, pushing him back against the cage.
Hari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killingsworth is defending well for now.
Hari looking to throw knees to the head but Killingsworth is blocking nicely.
Killingsworth looking to throw knees to the head but Hari is blocking nicely.
Hari crunches a lovely knee into Killingsworth's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hari scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Hari lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Killingsworth goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Hari in side control.

It looks like Steffon Killingsworth has been cut.
Killingsworth is breathing heavily.

Hari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Steffon Killingsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hari clinches with his opponent.
Hari misses with a knee to the head.

Hari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hari tries to clinch up but Killingsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hari.
Hari wants to clinch but Killingsworth slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Killingsworth tries to clinch but Hari moves out of range.
Killingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killingsworth wants to clinch.
Hari tries to clinch up but Killingsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
Killingsworth tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hari counters with a shoot takedown. Killingsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Hari stands up over Killingsworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Killingsworth is trying to control the position but Hari postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killingsworth wants to stand but Hari is controlling the position.
Hari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Killingsworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hari stands up from Killingsworth's guard - Hari perhaps looking for a knockout.
Killingsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Killingsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hari, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hari looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killingsworth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hari is keeping busy.
Hari tries to stall but Killingsworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hari is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Killingsworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hari avoids it.
Hari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Killingsworth up against the cage.
Killingsworth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hari's face.
Hari tries a knee to the head but Killingsworth blocks it.
Hari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killingsworth with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killingsworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hari is defending well for now.
Hari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killingsworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killingsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killingsworth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Killingsworth.
Killingsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killingsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hari tries to land a knee to the head but Killingsworth blocks with his arms.
Hari avoids the elbow strike from Killingsworth, against the cage.
Killingsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killingsworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Killingsworth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killingsworth.
Killingsworth lands a knee to the body.
Killingsworth is stalling here.
Killingsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Hari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killingsworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hari missing with knees to the body.
Killingsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killingsworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killingsworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Hari avoids the damage to the body.
Killingsworth throws an elbow that misses.
Killingsworth is looking to control Hari's arms but Hari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killingsworth has his back to the cage.
Hari blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Hari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffon Killingsworth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killingsworth, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Hari.
Hari tries to work over Killingsworth's front leg with a kick but Killingsworth checks it.
Hari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hari tries to clinch up.
Killingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killingsworth closes the distance but Hari moves to the side

and Hari counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killingsworth!

Hari stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Killingsworth tries to clinch up.

Killingsworth clinches.
Hari trying to land knees to the body.
Killingsworth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hari's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killingsworth lands an elbow that stopped Hari in his tracks for a moment.
Steffon Killingsworth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killingsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killingsworth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hari's face.
Killingsworth trying to land knees to the body.
Killingsworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killingsworth lands a knee to the body.
Killingsworth is trying to stall.
Hari managing to block the knees to the body from Killingsworth.
Killingsworth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Hari turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hari manages to end up in side control.

Hari decides to stand back up. Hari steps back and let's Killingsworth get back to his feet.
Hari circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hari counters by clinching up.
Hari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hari tries to score a body lock takedown but Killingsworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killingsworth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killingsworth lands an elbow just above Hari 's eye.
Killingsworth crunches a lovely knee into Hari's ribcage.
Killingsworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hari is defending well for now.
Killingsworth trying to control the position but instead, Hari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killingsworth into the cage.
Killingsworth avoiding damage as Hari throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killingsworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killingsworth working Hari over with knees to the body.
Killingsworth taking a breather.
Killingsworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hari blocks it with crossed arms.
Killingsworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hari avoids it.
Killingsworth lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killingsworth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hari looking to throw knees to the head but Killingsworth is blocking nicely.
Killingsworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Hari avoids the damage to the body.
Killingsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killingsworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hari blocks it with crossed arms.
Killingsworth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killingsworth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killingsworth stops a takedown attempt from Hari.
Killingsworth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killingsworth connects with a knee to the head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari tries to clinch up.
Hari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killingsworth tries to clinch but Hari is having none of it.
Hari throws a lazy head kick
and Killingsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hari is looking to clinch.
Killingsworth wants to clinch but Hari slips to the side

and Hari counters by clinching up.
Killingsworth lands a knee to the head.

Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killingsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick

and Killingsworth moves into the clinch.
Killingsworth crunches a lovely knee into Hari's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on Hari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killingsworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killingsworth is trying to stall.
Killingsworth seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hari is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hari is trying to trip Killingsworth. He has hold of a leg but Killingsworth is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hari persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Killingsworth being controlled here, momentarily.
Killingsworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hari stands up from Killingsworth's guard - Hari perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killingsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killingsworth tries to clinch but Hari moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffon Killingsworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steffon Killingsworth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Killingsworth counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killingsworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killingsworth wants to clinch

and Hari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killingsworth's guard.
Killingsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Killingsworth wants to sweep here but Hari controlling him for the moment.
Killingsworth looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killingsworth wants to stand and escape but Hari is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari wants to control from the top but Killingsworth keeps moving.

Hari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Killingsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killingsworth wants to clinch up but Hari keeps it at a distance.
Killingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hari paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hari rushes Killingsworth and presses him up against the cage.
Killingsworth connects with a knee to the head.
Killingsworth lands an elbow inside.
Hari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killingsworth.
Killingsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killingsworth connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killingsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Hari takes an elbow to the temple.
Hari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killingsworth blocks it with crossed arms.
Hari is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Killingsworth.
Hari misses with a knee to the head.
Killingsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Killingsworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hari tries to land a knee to the head but Killingsworth blocks with his arms.
Killingsworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killingsworth landing knees to the body.
Killingsworth with a knee to the head.
Hari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killingsworth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killingsworth's face.
Killingsworth scores with a knee to the head.

Hari breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killingsworth tries to clinch

and Hari counters with a shoot takedown. Killingsworth fights it but they end up in guard.

Hari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Killingsworth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killingsworth counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killingsworth looks to clinch

so Hari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hari looking to pass the guard.

Hari stands and steps away. Killingsworth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hari drives through and clinches with Killingsworth against the cage.
Hari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killingsworth lands a knee to the body.
Hari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hari blocks an elbow strike.
Hari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killingsworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hari avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killingsworth.
Killingsworth trying to land knees to the body.
Hari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killingsworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hari.

Killingsworth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hari is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Killingsworth to the mat. Killingsworth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Hari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Killingsworth tries to clinch

and Hari counters with a takedown into side control.
Hari working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hari controls the position.
Killingsworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hari on the ground.
Killingsworth looks to move to half guard but instead Hari has passed into mount! Damn!
Hari controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Hari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hari 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari!