PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilian Killah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McGee
vs
Killah

178 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kilian Killah!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to clinch but Killah moves away
and Killah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGee slaps away a takedown attempt from Killah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGee lands a nice looking body kick.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killah.
McGee feints and then cracks Killah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killah down.
Killah shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Killah.
Killah avoids the head kick by McGee.

Killah has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.

Killah jumps guard.
Killah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killah on the ground.
Killah trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Killah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Killah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGee throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Killah holds on and takes a little breather.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Killah moves into the clinch.
Killah is trying to pull guard but McGee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Killah shrugs off.
McGee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killah avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Killah takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killah avoids it.
Killah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGee is defending well.
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!
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killah avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
Killah avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Killah in his tracks for a moment.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but Killah blocks with his arms.

Killah breaks from the clinch.
James McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killah circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killah.
McGee tries to clinch but Killah moves away
and Killah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Killah looks gassed!
McGee looks to clinch
and Killah counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGee closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killah avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
Killah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee throws an elbow that misses.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
Killah wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killah's defenses.
McGee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killah blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James McGee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGee tried to score with a low kick but Killah checks it.

McGee clinches.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGee.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killah blocks it with crossed arms.
Killah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McGee has Killah up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGee throws an elbow but misses.
Killah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Killah.
Killah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killah drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee pulls his leg out and moves away.
James McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Killah.
Killah shoots in but McGee avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McGee instigates a clinch.
McGee landing knees to the head.
Killah is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killah is breathing heavily.
McGee dodges an elbow strike from Killah.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killah blocks an elbow strike from McGee.

Killah manages to pull guard.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killah's head.
McGee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Killah is keeping the position.
McGee is looking to work some ground and pound but Killah has wrist control.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee throwing strikes from guard but Killah blocks nicely.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killah is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Killah is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killah controlling McGee's posture.
McGee wants to control from the top but Killah keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killah shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

McGee clinches up with Killah and pushes him back against the cage.
Killah jumps guard but McGee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Killah.
McGee looking to stall.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James McGee 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!

McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Killah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Killah down.
Killah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilian Killah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee wants to clinch

and Killah counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by McGee.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killah avoids it.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
McGee tries to stall but Killah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killah avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee pushes off an throws an elbow but Killah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Killah blocks an elbow strike from McGee.
Killah tries to pull guard but McGee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killah is looking for a takedown.
James McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Killah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killah jumps guard but McGee stands there with Killah around his waist. Killah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killah is defending well for now.
McGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killah avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Killah shrugs off.
McGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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!
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killah dodges an elbow strike from McGee.
McGee tries to work over Killah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee landing knees to the head.
Killah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Killah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

McGee gets a clinch.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killah in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killah takes an elbow to the temple.
Killah has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killah is defending well for now.
McGee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killah jumps guard but McGee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killah just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGee's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killah as McGee tries to tie him up.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killah takes an elbow to the temple.
Killah is trying to pull guard but McGee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Killah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kilian Killah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Killah.

And that's the end of the fight!
James McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James McGee!