PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shook ones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Haynes
vs
Killa

165 cm
24
146 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Haynes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kris Killa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killa lands a nice uppercut.
Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haynes has Killa pushed against the cage.
Killa lands a body punch.
Killa digs a right hand into Haynes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haynes's gas tank.
Killa is working Haynes over against the cage.
Haynes is looking to control Killa's arms but Killa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haynes has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
Killa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Killa.
Killa digs a right hand underneath Haynes's ribcage. Haynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haynes trying to control the position but instead, Killa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haynes into the cage.
Killa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haynes is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Killa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killa scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Killa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Killa lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Killa.
Killa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killa stalls.
Killa lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Killa lands a hook that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Killa lands a nice shot to the body.
Killa lands a shot to the body.
Killa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Killa is leaning against Haynes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Killa works on Haynes's body with a couple of short punches.
Killa leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killa lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haynes trying to stall but Killa improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Killa as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Killa on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killa.
Killa lands a body punch.
Killa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Killa - that landed with a thud.
Killa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killa as Haynes tries to tie him up.
Killa lands a left hand.
Killa digs a right hand underneath Haynes's ribcage. Haynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
Killa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killa cracks Haynes with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killa is working Haynes over against the cage.
Killa stalls.
Killa lands a hook that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Killa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killa.
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killa as Haynes tries to tie him up.
Killa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killa is working Haynes over against the cage.
Haynes stalling in the clinch but Killa improves position.
Killa lands with a left to the head.
Killa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayness head.
A right hand to the body from Killa.
Killa lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa pushes Haynes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haynes takes a shot to the head.
Killa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Killa - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Killa as the two fighters clinch.
Haynes stalling in the clinch but Killa improves position.
Killa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killa lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Killa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Killa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killa digs a right hand underneath Haynes's ribcage. Haynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killa scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Killa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Killa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Killa shoots in for a takedown but Haynes shows good takedown defense.
Killa misses the jab.

Killa instigates a clinch.
Haynes wants to stall.
Killa scores with a shoulder strike.
Killa is stalling here.
Killa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killa is keeping busy.
Killa works on Haynes's body with a couple of short punches.
Killa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
Haynes wants to stall.
Killa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Killa.
Killa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killa as Haynes tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killa.
Killa lands a body shot.
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killa is keeping busy.
Haynes can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Killa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Killa lands with a short shot to the head.
Killa lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Killa.
Killa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Killa works on Haynes's body with a couple of short punches.
Killa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killa as Haynes tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killa.
Killa working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Haynes is rocked!
Killa lands a body punch.
Oh Haynes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killa pushes Haynes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haynes seems to have got his legs back now.
Killa effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Killa.
Killa cracks Haynes with a nice body shot.
Killa lands with a light punch inside.
Killa lands with a short shot to the head.
Killa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haynes or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haynes trying to control the position but instead, Killa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haynes into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Killa.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Killa.
Killa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killa scores with a shoulder strike.
Killa lands a left hand.
Killa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Killa.
Killa pushes Haynes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killa.
Killa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killa stalling the fight.
Killa scores with a shot to the side of Haynes's head.
Killa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haynes wants to stall.
Good body shot from Killa.
Killa digs a right hand into Haynes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haynes's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes takes a shot to the head.
Haynes slowing the pace effectively.
Haynes trying to stall but Killa improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Killa as the two fighters clinch.
Killa gets through Haynes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Killa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killa.
Killa lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Killa.
Killa lands a hook that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Killa scores with a shot to the side of Haynes's head.
Killa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killa pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Killa.
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killa lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killa drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Killa looking to pass the guard.
Killa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Killa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet.

Killa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haynes dives on top into guard.
Killa wants to sweep but no luck.
Killa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haynes wants to control from the top but Killa keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes stopping the sweep attempt from Killa.
Haynes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Haynes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haynes has managed to get both his arms back between Killa's legs - danger averted.
Haynes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Killa is proving hard to escape from.
Killa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Killa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haynes defends it easily.
Haynes looking to pass the guard.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killa wants to control the position but Haynes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa trying to hold on to Haynes's head to control him but Haynes postures up.
Killa is trying to control but Haynes passes into side control!
Haynes scoring with punches from side control.
Killa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Haynes.
Killa tries to bench press Haynes off him but Haynes keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Killa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haynes trying to control the position but Killa is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Killa trying to control from half guard but Haynes is working away.
Haynes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Killa seems to be looking for submissions.
Haynes wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Killa really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Haynes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killa on the side of the head.
Haynes throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haynes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Killa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haynes tries to buck Killa off but Killa is having none of it.
Haynes is not content to let Killa control the position.
Haynes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Killa.
Killa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haynes's legs.
Killa is looking to take a break and control but Haynes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes can't do much from the bottom here.
Haynes is looking to regain half guard here but Killa keeps moving and retains side control.
Killa just content to control the position.
Haynes is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Killa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haynes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killa but great work by Haynes.
Killa can't do much from the bottom here.
Haynes cracks Killa with a big right hand but Killa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Killa regains half guard.
Haynes is thwarting Killa's attempts to control the position.
Killa is looking for a sweep. Haynes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Killa trying to control from the bottom.
Killa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Killa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa tries to roll over but Haynes keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haynes controlling the action here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Killa.
Haynes throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haynes throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haynes misses with a looping left.
Haynes lands with a right hand.
Killa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haynes manages to avoid it.
Killa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Haynes 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Killa clinches.
Killa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kris Killa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Killa.
Haynes avoiding damage.
Killa misses with a punch on the inside.
Killa lands an uppercut.
Killa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Killa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killa as Haynes tries to tie him up.
Haynes stalling.
Killa digs a right hand into Haynes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haynes's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killa slows down the pace here.
Killa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Killa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Haynes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

A jab from Haynes misses.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haynes moves away.
Killa connects with a single shot there.
Killa lunges at Haynes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haynes's hand.
Haynes digs a good body shot into Killa's ribs.
Haynes throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haynes throws a jab but it's blocked by Killa.
Killa blocks a jab.
Haynes fails to land with a series of punches.
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killa.

Killa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haynes's half guard.
Killa is thwarting Haynes's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Killa seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa wants to pass to mount but Haynes is defending the position.
Haynes is not content to let Killa control the position.
Killa working Haynes over with strikes.
Haynes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Killa.
Haynes trying to control from the bottom.
Killa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Killa passes to full mount!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
BOOM! Killa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Killa throwing strikes but Haynes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Haynes tries to get to full guard but Killa has control of the leg.
Haynes is working hard here to advance position.
Killa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Killa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Haynes defend it? Killa steps over the head and cranks it - Haynes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Killa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kris Killa!
Kris Killa is the new featherweight champion!