PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merkan Killmaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. Killmaz has chosen in the air tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DawTang
vs
Killmaz

193 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Polar Bear

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merkan Killmaz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killmaz throws a head kick but DawTang moves out of range.
DawTang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killmaz is fending him off so far but DawTang persists. Nope, Killmaz circles away and we're back to standing.
DawTang checks a leg kick.
Killmaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merkan Killmaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killmaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Killmaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DawTang fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Killmaz.
A good leg kick by Killmaz.

DawTang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DawTang stopping the sweep attempt from Killmaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DawTang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Killmaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DawTang wants to control from the top but Killmaz keeps moving.
DawTang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killmaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killmaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Killmaz pulls DawTang in close to prevent any damage.
DawTang trying to control but Killmaz is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

DawTang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Killmaz!

DawTang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Killmaz tries to buck DawTang off but DawTang is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DawTang is trying to get an arm triangle but Killmaz is defending well.
DawTang is looking to take a break and control but Killmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

DawTang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killmaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Killmaz is trying to control DawTang's posture but DawTang avoids it.
Killmaz tries to bench press DawTang off him but DawTang keeps the position.
DawTang is looking to take a break and control but Killmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Killmaz's face as DawTang controls the position.
DawTang is looking to take a break and control but Killmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killmaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Killmaz is trying to get back to half guard.
DawTang is looking to take a break and control but Killmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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DawTang is looking to take a break and control but Killmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killmaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killmaz slaps away a takedown attempt from DawTang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - DawTang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DawTang fails with a takedown attempt.
Killmaz misses with a head kick.
Killmaz misses with a body shot.
DawTang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DawTang doesn't manage to clinch there - Killmaz circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Killmaz as DawTang shoots in.
Killmaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taw DawTang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DawTang blocks a head kick by Killmaz.

DawTang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killmaz is trying to defend but DawTang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Killmaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DawTang is working away from the top position though.

DawTang is trying to work for a kimura but Killmaz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DawTang seems to be looking for submissions.
Killmaz is looking for a sweep. DawTang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DawTang passes to full mount!
DawTang trying to control but Killmaz is having none of it.
DawTang avoids the attempt from Killmaz to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz just holding on.

DawTang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Killmaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

DawTang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

DawTang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Killmaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

DawTang is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by DawTang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taw DawTang!
Taw DawTang is the new heavyweight champion!
Taw DawTang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Merkan Killmaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taw DawTang you should start your reign by apologizing to all the guys that I now have to crush to get back to you again.'.