PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leevon Messervey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunbo Killers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messervey has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Gunbo Killers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Messervey
vs
Killers

194 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leevon Messervey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunbo Killers!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killers tries to keep at a distance but Messervey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Messervey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Messervey is looking to break free of the clinch but Killers has double underhooks.
Messervey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Messervey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killers backwards.
A short uppercut from Killers.
A frustrated look appears on Messervey's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Killers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Messervey tries to keep at a distance but Killers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Killers prevents Messervey from breaking the clinch.
Killers throws a punch but it's blocked by Messervey.
Killers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messervey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killers throws a punch but it's blocked by Messervey.
Killers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killers breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Messervey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messervey throws a combination that misses
and Killers counters with a good low kick that Messervey was not able to check.
Messervey is breathing heavily.
Messervey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Messervey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killers to score with a decent uppercut.
Killers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messervey swats away the attempt to clinch by Killers.
Killers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messervey ducks under a wild hook from Killers.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Killers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killers with a knee to the head.
Killers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killers is leaning against Messervey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Messervey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killers has him pressed against the cage.
Killers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killers.
Killers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messervey's defenses.
Killers is trying to stall.
Killers lands a hook that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killers.
Killers prevents Messervey from breaking the clinch.
Killers lands a left hand.
Killers is struggling to control the position.
Killers working Messervey over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killers breaks the clinch.

Killers moves into range and clinches up with Messervey.
Killers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Messervey blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Killers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Killers moves into range and clinches up with Messervey.
Messervey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killers is trying to maintain a safe position but Messervey gets an underhook and turns Killers into the cage.
Messervey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killers avoiding damage.
Messervey blocks an uppercut.
Killers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messervey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Messervey takes an elbow to the temple.
Killers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messervey can't break the clinch.
Killers works on Messervey's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Killers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messervey.
Leevon Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messervey throws a nice looking combination but Killers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killers wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunbo Killers 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.

Messervey takes a swing at Killers's ribcage but misses.
Messervey tries to move into range but Killers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Killers moves into range and clinches up with Messervey.
Killers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunbo Killers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Killers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Killers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Killers clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killers obliges.
Killers lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Killers manages to break the clinch.
Killers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messervey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Killers lands a big head kick that sends Messervey tumbling to the mat! Killers takes a step backwards and waves Messervey back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Messervey is rocked!
Gunbo Killers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Messervey tries to keep at a distance but Killers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Messervey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killers lands an elbow that stopped Messervey in his tracks for a moment.
Killers swings wildly with an uppercut but Messervey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Messervey is trying to break the clinch but Killers has him pressed against the cage.
Messervey seems to have got his legs back now.
Killers has Messervey pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Messervey can't break the clinch.
Killers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Killers has Messervey pressed against the cage, preventing Messervey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Messervey has had enough of the clinch but Killers keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Killers.
Killers looking to stall.
Killers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Killers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messervey tries to circle away but Killers has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Killers.
Killers misses with a punch to the body.
Killers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killers throws a punch but it's blocked by Messervey.
Killers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killers scores with a shoulder strike.
Messervey blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Messervey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Killers breaks from the clinch.
Killers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Messervey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Messervey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killers, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killers looking to stall.
Killers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killers.
Killers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Messervey's efforts to push away.
Killers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killers.
Messervey is trying to break the clinch but Killers has him pressed against the cage.
Messervey throws a punch but it's blocked by Killers.
Killers is pushing Messervey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunbo Killers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Messervey misses with a double jab.
Killers tries to clinch there but Messervey circles away.
Messervey swats away the attempt to clinch by Killers.
Messervey misses with a wild combination.

Killers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Killers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killers misses with some punches.

Killers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messervey misses with a wild combination.
Killers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killers tries to clinch up.
Killers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messervey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killers fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messervey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Killers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killers lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Messervey takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killers.
A shot in the inside from Killers.
Killers stalling in the clinch but Messervey improves position.
Killers lands a damaging elbow.
Messervey wants to get back to striking at distance but Killers won't allow it.
Killers misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killers avoiding damage.
Messervey working hard to break the clinch.
Killers lands a left hand.
Killers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killers lands with a left to the head.
Killers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Messervey's face.
Messervey working hard to break the clinch.
Killers lands a nice elbow.
Killers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Killers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killers lands a shot to the body.
Killers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Killers.
Killers swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messervey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Killers manages to break the clinch.
Killers throws a head kick that half lands.
Messervey thows a body shot but no joy.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messervey misses the body punch

and Killers counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunbo Killers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leevon Messervey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messervey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killers lands an elbow just above Messervey 's eye.
A short right from Killers on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunbo Killers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunbo Killers!