PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taha Lizei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lizei
vs
Killjoy

186 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

1337 ANZAC

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 Montreal, Taha Lizei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
Lizei lands with a nice combination. Killjoy backs away looking to recover.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lizei throws a series of punches but Killjoy moves out of range.
Lizei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Lizei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Killjoy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lizei's half guard.
Killjoy prevents Lizei from improving his position.
Killjoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Killjoy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Killjoy takes a swing at Lizei's ribcage but misses.
Lizei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lizei misses with a straight right.
Lizei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killjoy misses with a takedown attempt - Lizei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lizei stuffs the takedown attempt from Killjoy. Killjoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Taha Lizei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Lizei swings for the body but Killjoy moves out of range.
Lizei misses with a series of wild punches.

Killjoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lizei trying to control the position but instead, Killjoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lizei into the cage.
Killjoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lizei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy looking to stall.
Lizei avoiding damage as Killjoy throws knees to the body.

Killjoy pulls Lizei into guard.
Lizei postures up in Killjoy's guard and throws a big left but Killjoy blocks it.
Lizei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Killjoy is looking to stand up but Lizei isn't so interested in that idea.
Killjoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lizei tries to hold on but Killjoy postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Killjoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Killjoy looking to control but Lizei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Killjoy 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.

Killjoy misses with a wild body shot.
Lizei misses with an uppercut.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lizei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lizei scores with a jab to the head.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Lizei sprawls well.
Killjoy is looking to clinch but Lizei is avoiding it.
Killjoy swings widly with a right hand
and Lizei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
Lizei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killjoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy lands with a nice body punch.
Killjoy fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizei misses with an uppercut.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lizei looks to land a left hand but Killjoy moved out of range nicely.
Taha Lizei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
Lizei misses with a hook. Killjoy ducked under it nicely.

Killjoy gets a clinch.
Killjoy misses with some punches.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lizei prevents a body shot from Killjoy.
Nice body punch from Killjoy - that landed with a thud.
Lizei tries to stall but Killjoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Killjoy.
Lizei misses with a punch to the body.
Killjoy tries for a takedown but Lizei manages to get underhooks.
Taha Lizei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lizei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lizei misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizei leaves Killjoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killjoy is looking to clinch but Lizei is avoiding it.
Lizei leaves Killjoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Lizei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lizei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Lizei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lizei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killjoy.
Lizei scores with a shot to the body.
Lizei swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
Lizei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killjoy wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killjoy moves forwards but Lizei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killjoy wants to clinch up but Lizei keeps it at a distance.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Lizei circles away and keeps his distance.
Lizei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killjoy closes the distance but Lizei moves to the side
and Lizei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killjoy misses with a double jab.
Killjoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Lizei tries to sprawl out of it but Killjoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lizei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killjoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lizei counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killjoy.
Lizei scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizei stuffs the takedown.
Killjoy is breathing heavily.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lizei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lizei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killjoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Lizei throws a series of punches but Killjoy moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lizei - just one landing.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killjoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lizei counters with a straight right hand.
Lizei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killjoy tries for a takedown but Lizei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killjoy wants to clinch
and Lizei counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lizei lands with a good body shot.
Lizei lands with a hook. Killjoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lizei lands a right hook to the body.
Lizei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Killjoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!

Lizei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lizei.
Lizei misses with a hook.
Killjoy throws a hook but Lizei blocks it.
Lizei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Killjoy drives through and clinches with Lizei against the cage.
Lizei trying to stall but Killjoy improves his position.
Lizei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killjoy tries a body shot but Lizei blocks it.
Lizei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lizei lands with a short shot to the head.
Killjoy taking a breather.
Lizei is stalling here.
Killjoy tries a body shot but Lizei blocks it.
Killjoy trying to control the position but instead, Lizei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killjoy into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizei leaning against his opponent.
Killjoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizei's elbow.
Lizei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lizei wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taha Lizei.
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killjoy.
Killjoy misses with a hook. Lizei ducked under it nicely.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizei swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Killjoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lizei.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizei blocks an uppercut.
Lizei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killjoy is keeping busy.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Killjoy decides to pull guard.
Killjoy working a defensive guard here.
Lizei sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lizei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killjoy keeping moving, preventing Lizei from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Taha Lizei wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizei. Killjoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killjoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Lizei sprawls well. He's pushed Killjoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killjoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Killjoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lizei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killjoy.
Taha Lizei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lizei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killjoy shoots in and drives through. Lizei sprawls well.
Taha Lizei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lizei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kevin Killjoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Killjoy misses.
Killjoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Lizei is having none of it.
Killjoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lizei stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Lizei misses.
Killjoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lizei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killjoy.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lizei as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizei tests Killjoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killjoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Kevin Killjoy has been cut.
Killjoy has a takedown stuffed.
Lizei loads up on a big right hand but Killjoy slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taha Lizei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killjoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!