PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Suvorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suvorov comes to the cage accompanied by World in Conflict - Polyushko-Pole.. Killian has chosen Bare & Mark Instinct - Murder Machine (ft. Dieselboy) as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Suvorov
vs
Killian

190 cm
33
201 lbs
22 - 12 - 2

180 cm
26
203 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House

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 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandr Suvorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suvorov takes a swing at Killian's ribcage but misses.
Killian throws a body punch but Suvorov moves out of range.
Killian swings for the body but Suvorov moves out of range.
Suvorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Killians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Killian tries a head kick but it misses.
Suvorov scores with a hook to the body. Killian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Killian just misses with a punch to the body.
Suvorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suvorov.
Suvorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killian misses with a low kick.
Suvorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killian tries to move into range but Suvorov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Suvorov thows a body shot but no joy.
Killian scoring well with a low kick there.
Suvorov thows a body shot but no joy.
Killian stuffs the takedown attempt from Suvorov. Suvorov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvorov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suvorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killian tries to clinch but Suvorov is having none of it.
Suvorov moves out of range of the body kick from Killian.
Suvorov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suvorov scores with a nice strike.
Killian moves in looking to clinch but Suvorov pushes him off.
Suvorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killian manages to avoid it.
Killian scores with a head kick. Suvorov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Suvorov connects with the punch.
Killian lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian throws a head kick that misses.
Suvorov punishes Killian's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suvorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian misses with a body shot.
Killian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suvorov.
Suvorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Killian.
Suvorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killian tries to bum rush Suvorov with a series of wild strikes but Suvorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suvorov scores with a hook to the body. Killian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Killian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Suvorov misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killian, right into the meat.
Killian throws a chopping leg kick but Suvorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killian wants to clinch.
Suvorov jabs Killian to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Killian.
Suvorov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Killian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Killian tried to score with a low kick but Suvorov checks it.
Suvorov scores with a punch to the head.
Killian throws a big shot that misses.
Killian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suvorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killian tries to avoid it but Suvorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killian to the ground. Killian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Suvorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suvorov ducks under a wild hook from Killian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian takes one on the button.

Killian closes the distance and clinches.
Killian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killian struggles to land a body shot inside as Suvorov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killian.
Suvorov lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Suvorov.
Killian is pressed up against the cage. Suvorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killian down to the mat. Killian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab by Killian.
Suvorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suvorov scrambles back to his feet.
Killian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Killian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suvorov blocks a body shot from Killian.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killian lands a knee to the body.
Suvorov wants to break free but Killian has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dace Killian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Killian slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killian.
Suvorov avoids the head kick by Killian.
Killian avoids the body shot from Suvorov.
An inside leg kick lands from Killian.

Killian moves into the clinch.
Suvorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suvorov tries to break the clinch but Killian is controlling the position.
Killian is pressed up against the cage. Suvorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killian down to the mat. Killian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suvorov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killian misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killian misses with a two punch combination.
Killian lands with a nice body punch.
Killian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killian lands a nice hook to Suvorov's body. Suvorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Suvorov gets a double leg takedown into Killian's guard.
Killian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Killian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dace Killian was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Killian throws a hook to the side of Suvorov's head but Suvorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suvorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suvorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Killian.
Suvorov throws a body punch but Killian moves out of range.
Suvorov lands a really nice looking cross but Killian seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killian lands an overhand right.
Suvorov lands with a good body shot.
Killian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suvorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killian just misses with a punch to the body.
Killian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suvorov moves away.
Killian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Killian missing with a left hand there. Suvorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandr Suvorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suvorov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suvorov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killian slips under a jab.
Suvorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killian moves away.
Killian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suvorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suvorov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suvorov avoids the head kick by Killian.
Suvorov thows a body shot but no joy.
Suvorov looks for a takedown but Killian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Suvorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suvorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dace Killian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suvorov scores with a sloppy right hand. Killian should have avoided that one.
Killian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suvorov momentarily.
Donk. Suvorov catches Killian right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov avoids a kick to the body.
Suvorov jabs at Killian's body.
Suvorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suvorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a jab.
Killian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suvorov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suvorov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suvorov.
Killian takes a swing at Suvorov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suvorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Killian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suvorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dace Killian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Suvorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Suvorov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Killian missing with a left hand there. Suvorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suvorov takes one to the chin there.
Killian tries to close the distance and clinch but Suvorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suvorov lands a right hook to the body.
Killian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suvorov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suvorov. Killian does a little dance to reset his feet.

Suvorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suvorov lands a nice forearm strike.
Suvorov looks up at the clock and then as Killian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suvorov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Suvorov tries for a kimura but Killian is defending well.
Suvorov is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian tries to bench press Suvorov off him but Suvorov keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suvorov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Suvorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Suvorov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suvorov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexandr Suvorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suvorov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Killian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killian manages to get back to half guard.
Killian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killian.
Killian keeping full guard, as Suvorov tries to pass.
Killian is pulling down on Suvorov's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian wants to sweep but no luck.
Killian controlling Suvorov's posture.
Suvorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killian is keeping the position for now.
Killian controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dace Killian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suvorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killian is fending him off so far but Suvorov persists. Nope, Killian circles away and we're back to standing.
Killian tried to score with a low kick but Suvorov checks it.
Suvorov lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov misses with a wild body shot.
Suvorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suvorov.

Killian gets caught flat footed, as Suvorov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killian wants to stand and escape but Suvorov is having none of it.
Suvorov postures up in Killian's guard and throws a big left but Killian blocks it.
Killian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suvorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killian is keeping the position for now.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dace Killian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killian trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Suvorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dace Killian!
During a confident post fight interview, Dace Killian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.