PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Kilpatrick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gentleman. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luke Kilpatrick enters the cage!

Slader
vs
Kilpatrick

175 cm
27
185 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

177 cm
27
182 lbs
17 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slader.
Slader avoids the head kick by Kilpatrick.
Slader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick.
Slader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slader is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilpatrick's coach down at Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kilpatrick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slader avoids the head kick by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick moves out of range as Slader throws a body kick.
Slader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Kilpatrick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilpatrick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpatrick distracts Slader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kilpatrick gets back to full guard.
Slader keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
Slader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slader trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader looking to pass the guard.
Slader wants to control from the top but Kilpatrick keeps moving.
Slader sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kilpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilpatrick working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kilpatrick wants to control the position but Slader says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick gets back to full guard.
Slader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slader preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice cross by Slader.
Kilpatrick checks a low kick from Slader.
Kilpatrick staying out of range there.
Randy Slader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slader looks to throw the jab but Kilpatrick is out of range.
Slader tries to land a body kick

and Kilpatrick counters with a shoot takedown. Slader fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpatrick is in close to Slader's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slader has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slader is trying to hold Kilpatrick in close to prevent damage but Kilpatrick has managed to pass into half guard.
Kilpatrick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slader wants to improve his position but Kilpatrick is controlling well.
Slader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilpatrick scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Randy Slader will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Slader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Slader.
Slader tried to score with a low kick but Kilpatrick checks it.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Slader is just out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a wild body kick that Slader sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slader throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilpatrick slips a jab from Slader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slader is looking to chop away at Kilpatrick's legs.
Kilpatrick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slader throws a right hand that misses

and Kilpatrick counters with a shoot takedown. Slader fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpatrick manages to get himself to full guard.

Slader is working Kilpatrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilpatrick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slader forces his way into half guard.
Kilpatrick trying to control from the bottom.
Kilpatrick is looking for a sweep. Slader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slader tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilpatrick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luke Kilpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilpatrick wants to control but Slader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick is looking to improve his position.
Slader trying to control from half guard but Kilpatrick is working away.
Slader lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kilpatrick trying to control from the bottom.
Slader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Slader connects with a nice short shot to Kilpatrick's temple.
Kilpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilpatrick is holding on to half guard well.
Slader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilpatrick defending well though.
Slader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilpatrick defending well though.
Kilpatrick trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slader tried to score with a low kick but Kilpatrick checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader thumps Kilpatrick with a low kick.
Slader checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Slader.
Randy Slader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Slader blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slader.
Slader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slader throws a hook but Kilpatrick blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Kilpatrick is predictable there
letting Slader counter with a right hand.
Slader lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slader.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Slader dominated that second round.
That's time! Slader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Slader blocks a head kick by Kilpatrick.
Slader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slader moves out of range as Kilpatrick throws a body kick.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick which misses Slader's front leg but catches the back leg as Slader tries to avoid it.
Kilpatrick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Kilpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slader was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilpatrick.
A shot to the body from Slader misses

and Kilpatrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slader wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick wants to control but Slader is keeping him busy.
Kilpatrick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slader wants to control but Kilpatrick is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader is staying active underneath Kilpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slader wants to improve his position but Kilpatrick is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slader has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpatrick is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilpatrick - the referee stops the clock and Slader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilpatrick. Slader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kilpatrick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilpatrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luke Kilpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kilpatrick under the eye.
Kilpatrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Slader blocks the low kick.
Kilpatrick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slader connects with a body shot that sends Kilpatrick's belly button to the back.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilpatrick. That did some damage!
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kilpatrick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilpatrick lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Slader.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Slader.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Slader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Slader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randy Slader is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Slader.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook.
Slader thuds a left hand into Kilpatrick's body.
Slader misses with a low kick.
Slader looks for the body kick but Kilpatrick saw that one coming.

Kilpatrick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilpatrick lands in his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Slader.
Slader controlling Kilpatrick's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Kilpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!