PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian's entrance music is Bare & Mark Instinct - Murder Machine (ft. Dieselboy) . A fine choice. McClane has chosen Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Killian
vs
McClane

180 cm
27
203 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

184 cm
29
197 lbs
21 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Stonewall

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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Killian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClane.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Killian is just out of range.
McClane slips a jab and a cross from Killian.
McClane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from McClane misses.
Killian dives in and grabs McClane's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClane pushes down on Killian's head and hops out.
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McClane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McClane wants it to stay on the feet.
Killian moves out of range of the body kick from McClane.
McClane lands a lovely overhand right.
McClane delivers a nice body kick.
McClane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McClane scores with a sloppy right hand. Killian should have avoided that one.
McClane moves out of range as Killian throws a body kick.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClane moves away.
McClane stuffs the takedown attempt from Killian. Killian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane lands with a hook. Killian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killian loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Killian misses with a series of wild punches.
Killian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McClane throws out the jab.
McClane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McClane counters with a good, hard body kick but Killian shrugs it off.
McClane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killian doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from McClane.
McClane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Killian if he has to take too many more of those.
Killian throws a lazy uppercut
and McClane counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
McClane misses with a two punch combination.
McClane misses with a leg kick.
Killian misses with a body shot
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Killian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Killian moved out of range nicely.
Killian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane lands with a shot to the body.
McClane moves out of range as Killian throws a body kick.
Killian avoids the body shot from McClane.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane lands a head kick. Killian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Killian walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killian.
McClane checks a low kick from Killian.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McClane. Killian shrugs it off though.
Killian avoids the head kick by McClane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McClane.
McClane misses with a straight left.
McClane thows a body kick. Killian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
McClane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClane. That's going to slow Killian down.
A slapping body kick lands there for McClane.
McClane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killian staying out of range there.
Killian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McClane misses with a looping left.
Killian blocks a head kick by McClane.
John McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane slips under a jab.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killian motions for McClane to come forward. Killian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClane punishes Killian's body with a nice straight punch.
McClane digs a good hook to Killian's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McClane, right into the meat.
Killian avoids the head kick by McClane.
McClane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Killian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClane. McClane obviously looking to wear him down.
McClane stuns Killian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killian lands a right hook to the body.
McClane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane lands a body shot.
Killian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Killian moves out of range of the body kick from McClane.
McClane lands a nice hook to Killian's body. Killian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McClane dominated that 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.

McClane scores with a hook to the body. Killian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Killian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killian throws a nice head kick!

It looks like John McClane has been cut.
McClane connects with a jab.
Killian shoots for a takedown but McClane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killian walks into a left hand.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killian pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClane is out of range and Killian settles back down.
A solid body kick from McClane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killian is looking to land body kicks.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Killian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Killian uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killian.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McClane tries to throw a body punch but Killian avoids it by throwing McClane back against the cage.
McClane tries to break free but Killian pushes him back against the cage.
Killian has a couple of punches blocked by McClane.
McClane is trying to break the clinch but Killian is controlling him.
McClane struggles to land a body shot inside as Killian controls his hands.
McClane working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Killian as the two fighters clinch.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killian lands with a light punch inside.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killian blocks an uppercut.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane avoiding damage as Killian throws knees to the body.
Killian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane blocking some punches.
Killian misses with a knee to the head.
McClane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Killian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McClane cracks Killian with a nice body shot.
Killian trying to stall but McClane improves his position.
McClane wants to get back to striking at distance but Killian won't allow it.
McClane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClane can't find room to land a body shot as Killian controls the action.
McClane misses with the head strike.
Killian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Killian.
Killian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killian blocks a punch to the side of the head.

McClane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from McClane misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killian misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely.
McClane misses with a looping left.
Killian throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killian throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killian moves away.
Killian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killian.
Killian throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
Killian misses with a leg kick.
McClane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane works Killian's body with a nice hook.
Killian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McClane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Killian scrambles back to his feet.
McClane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian scores with a shot to the body.
Killian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McClane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McClane lands a jab to Killian's midsection.
McClane takes a swing at Killian's ribcage but misses.
Killian defending well as McClane loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killian.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Killian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClane is keeping the position for now.
Killian looking to sit in guard and control but McClane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Killian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killian is pulling down on McClane's head to control his posture.
Killian looking to hit a scissor sweep but McClane is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McClane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killian closes the distance and clinches up with McClane, looking for a takedown. Killian pushes McClane against the cage but McClane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McClane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McClane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killian throws a leg kick but McClane checks it.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from McClane
and Killian counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
Killian moves to clinch but McClane breaks away
and Killian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McClane throws a solid leg kick but Killian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McClane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
Killian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killian moves forwards but McClane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killian cracks a nice hook into McClane's ribs.
McClane misses with a double jab.
Killian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClane sprawls well. McClane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killian gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian checks the leg kick nicely there.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killian.
John McClane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killian shoots in for a double leg but McClane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClane throws a body punch but Killian moves out of range.
Killian misses with a wild body shot.
Killian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McClane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from McClane tenderised Killian's leg. Killian is trying to keep his angry face on.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
That kick from McClane tenderised Killian's leg. Killian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Killian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClane defends it nicely.
Killian misses with the combination.
McClane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killian checks a leg kick.
Killian is looking to clinch but McClane is avoiding it.
Killian thows a leg kick but McClane checks it
and McClane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Killian.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
Dace Killian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killian at a distance.
Killian pushes McClane away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John McClane.
I've got McClane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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