PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian has chosen Bare & Mark Instinct - Murder Machine (ft. Dieselboy) as his entrance music. Dwayne Hicks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dace Killian's chin.

Hicks
vs
Killian

180 cm
30
195 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
203 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killian scores with a body shot.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Killian will feel that in the morning.
Killian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hicks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killian throws a leg kick but Hicks checks it.
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killian misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Killian looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hicks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hicks lands in his opponent's guard.
Hicks trying to control but Killian is working from the bottom.
Hicks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hicks landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killian is on top in guard.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Killian is proving a slippery customer.
Killian won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Killian pushing down on Hicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Killian has control of the leg.
Hicks wants to control but Killian is keeping busy.
Killian is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Killian tries to pass to full mount but Hicks defends it.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Killian is controlling well.
Hicks wants to control but Killian is keeping busy.
Killian content to control rather than advance.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killian scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killian moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Killian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hicks throws a body kick that misses.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killian misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries to clinch up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hicks.
Hicks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Hicks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a nice forearm strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hicks trying to control the action but Killian is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killian is trying to get back to half guard.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Hicks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Hicks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Hicks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Killian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hicks.
Dwayne Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Killian knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killian checks a leg kick.
Killian throws a low kick, looking for Hicks's leg but Hicks calmly moves out of range.
Killian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hicks.
Dwayne Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Killian throws a wild body kick that Hicks sees coming a mile off.
Killian swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks swings for the body but Killian moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Killian as Hicks shoots in.
Hicks scores with a spinning back kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Killian, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Killian against the cage but Killian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Killian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Killian is breathing heavily.
Killian takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hicks is defended easily by Killian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hicks.
Killian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hicks.
Killian misses the shot to the body.
Killian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hicks is fending him off so far but Killian persists. Nope, Hicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Hicks punishes Killian's body with a nice straight punch.
Killian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killian on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Killian circles away.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Hicks thumps Killian with a low kick.
Killian avoids the head kick by Hicks.
Killian blocks a head kick by Hicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hicks!
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Killian shows good takedown defense.
Hicks connects with an inside leg kick.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killian circles away quickly and effectively.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killian. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks slips under a jab from Killian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Killian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Killian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Killian.
Killian blocks the body kick.
Killian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killian moves out of range of the body kick from Hicks.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killian.
Killian misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Hicks.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hicks scores with a head kick. Killian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks stuns Killian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killian throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks tries to land a front kick but Killian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hicks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killian moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks with a hook.
Killian cracks Hicks with a good jab.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Killian sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Hicks dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Killian connects with a right hand. Hicks shakes it off.
Killian misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killian.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Killian punishes Hicks's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Killian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Hicks.
Killian misses with a body kick.
Killian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Killian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hicks takes a step back to recover.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Killian avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks throws a push kick but Killian slaps the foot to one side.
Hicks is looking to wear down Killian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killian stuffs the takedown.
Killian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hicks's waist but Hicks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killian off to one side.
Hicks throws a body punch but Killian moves out of range.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Killian had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks is looking to land body kicks.
Killian leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Killian misses.
Killian throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Killian avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks avoids a kick to the body.

Killian drives through with a takedown into Hicks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Killian trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is really struggling to control Killian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Killian sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne Hicks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hicks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killian slaps away a takedown attempt from Hicks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hicks misses with a body shot
and Killian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killian circles away.
Killian avoids the head kick by Hicks.
Hicks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killian. That one must have hurt.
That kick from Killian tenderised Hicks's leg. Hicks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hicks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Killian.
Hicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hicks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killian thows a body shot but no joy.

Killian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hicks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Killian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
Dwayne Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks working a defensive guard here.
Killian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Killian controlling from the top position.
Dace Killian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dace Killian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hicks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Hicks!