PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ejae Killers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7TkzqrAdE8 as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Killers
vs
Boyka

175 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ejae Killers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killers drives through with a takedown into Boyka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boyka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killers is one step ahead there.
Boyka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Boyka working for a guillotine from mount but Killers is in no mood to give up.
Killers wants to try and get back to his feet.

Boyka has control of Killers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Killers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Killers is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killers because Boyka loaded up on that one.
Boyka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Killers is just holding on here. Boyka manages to take his back.
Killers tries to break free.
Killers has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka gets his hands free as Killers looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boyka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killers trying to get back to his feet but Boyka is in full control for now.
Boyka is not going to allow Killers to sit and survive in this position.
Killers tries to roll but Boyka sticks to his back.
Boyka trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Killers trying to control the position but Boyka manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Boyka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Killers is defending well though. Boyka let's go of the attempt for now.
Boyka is hanging on to Killers's back as he tries to escape.
Boyka tries to get the hooks in deep but Killers pushed the leg off.
Boyka avoiding Killers 's attempts to control his hands.

Boyka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Killers is defending well though. Boyka let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka tries to get the hooks in deep but Killers pushed the leg off.
Killers controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Killers trying to control the action but Boyka just sinks the hooks in.
Will Boyka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Killers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killers trying to control the hands but Boyka won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killers leaves Boyka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boyka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killers pinned against the cage. Killers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown but Killers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ejae Killers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Boyka.
Killers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.

Boyka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killers lands an uppercut.

Killers pulls guard effortlessly.
Boyka won't allow Killers to get back to his feet.
Boyka trying to control but Killers is working from the bottom.
Boyka wants to stand but Killers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boyka is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boyka defends well.
Killers is adopting a defensive guard.
Killers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boyka!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Killers wants to control the pace but Boyka is squirming around nicely.
Killers landing punches.
Boyka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killers slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka is looking to control Killers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyka avoid being mounted?
Killers trying to control the action but Boyka is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Killers connects with a nice short shot to Boyka's temple.
Killers uses his free foot to push down on Boyka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boyka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killers tries to control but Boyka wriggling away.
Killers cracks Boyka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Killers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boyka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boyka and Killers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ejae Killers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killers scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Killers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ejae Killers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Killers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boyka on his heels. He'll look to pass Boyka's guard now, I'm sure.
Killers is looking to stand up but Boyka won't let him.
Boyka keeping full guard, as Killers tries to pass.
Killers wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Boyka is trying to control the position but Killers postures up.

Killers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boyka, up you get!

Killers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyka's half guard.
Boyka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Killers is going to stand back up.
Killers passes to full mount!
BOOM! Killers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Killers wants to control the pace but Boyka is squirming around nicely.
Killers controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killers prevents Boyka from getting the reversal.
Killers controlling his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boyka manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killers is trying to work for a kimura but Boyka is defending well.
Boyka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killers's back!
Killers holding both Boyka 's hands and preventing any damage.
Boyka not allowing Killers to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Killers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boyka on the ground.
Boyka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Killers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ejae Killers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killers 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Ejae Killers!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ejae Killers!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Ejae Killers!

Ejae Killers wins by unanimous decision!