PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McGill
vs
Killer

180 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry McGill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer tries a low kick but McGill avoids it.
Killer takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses.
Killer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer throws a right hand that McGill ducks under and follows up with a left that McGill also avoids with ease.
McGill avoids the body shot from Killer.
McGill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. McGill does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGill is looking to clinch.
Killer clobbers McGill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

McGill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killer has hold of McGill's hands but McGill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Killer is controlling McGill's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGill is working away from the top position though.

McGill is working for a kimura but Killer is defending it quite comfortably.
McGill wants to free his trapped foot but Killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGill tries to pass to full mount but Killer defends it.
McGill is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGill wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
Killer trying to control here.
Killer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but McGill is proving a slippery customer.
McGill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGill wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet.
McGill trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Killer is trying to control the position but McGill postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGill moves away.
Killer swings for the body but McGill moves out of range.
McGill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGill off to one side.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGill was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Barry McGill has been cut.
Horrible takedown by McGill or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad.
McGill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
McGill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
McGill blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry McGill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barry McGill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGill tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Killer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGill.
Killer stuffs the takedown.

McGill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Killer tries to bench press McGill off him but McGill keeps the position.
McGill remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGill's best efforts.
McGill prevents Killer from improving his position.

McGill is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Killer being controlled here, momentarily.
Killer has McGill pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killer is adopting a defensive guard.
McGill wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer wants to sweep here but McGill controlling him for the moment.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but McGill is proving a slippery customer.
McGill 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Barry McGill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer tries to bum rush McGill with a series of wild strikes but McGill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer lands a two punch combo.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.
Killer throws a push kick but McGill slaps the foot to one side.
McGill shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from McGill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry McGill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Killer misses with a wild body shot.
McGill looks for a takedown but Killer sprawls well.
McGill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGill off to one side.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGill is defended easily by Killer.
McGill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGill tries to move into range but Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGill somewhat.
Killer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGill rather than just go for the knockout.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGill has time to react.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killer catches McGill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGill blocks the body kick.
McGill moves out of range as Killer throws a body kick.
Buzz Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps McGill's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer lands a jab to McGill's midsection.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and McGill moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGill shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer with a nice cross.
McGill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killer.
Killer takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGill.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Killer - the referee stops the clock and McGill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Killer. McGill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Killer misses with the combination.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill has a takedown stuffed.
Killer scores with a jab.
McGill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killer but Killer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
Killer thuds his right hand into McGill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killer.
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.
Killer connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGill. McGill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

McGill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killer's guard.
McGill is fighting to break Killer's control of his arms but Killer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barry McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buzz Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!