PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores has chosen Unholy Confessions - Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Killer
vs
Flores

160 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Flores!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flores tries to clinch but Killer moves away

and Killer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killer.
Flores prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Flores throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flores throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks.
Flores tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flores is trying to maintain a safe position but Killer gets an underhook and turns Flores into the cage.
Flores wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.

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

Killer moves into the clinch.
Flores trying to stall but Killer improves his position.

Killer manages to break the clinch.
Flores tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer has Flores pressed against the cage, preventing Flores from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flores wants to stall.
Flores tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Jake Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Flores.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Flores looks gassed!
Killer stalls.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Killer avoiding damage.
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer has Flores pushed against the cage.
Flores is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Killer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flores up against the cage.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks.
Flores trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer wants to get back to striking at distance but Flores won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer is leaning against Flores and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Killer wants to get back to striking at distance but Flores won't allow it.
Killer tries to break the clinch but Flores is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Killer.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer tries to circle away but Flores has him pinned against the cage.
Flores jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killer stalling in the clinch.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer digs a right hand into Flores's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flores's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Flores keeps him there for the moment.
Killer slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Killer.
Killer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Killer throws a right hand that Flores ducks under and follows up with a left that Flores also avoids with ease.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flores tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Shane Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killer works over Flores's head and body with a nice combination.
Flores takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flores is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flores is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Flores's head.
Flores jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Flores gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jake Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Flores.
Flores has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Flores's head.
Killer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flores backs up against the cage.
Killer throws a combination. Flores tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Flores is rocked!
Flores takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Flores's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Killer dives in looking to finish as Flores flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Killer's strikes! Killer is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Flores's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Flores was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Killer!