PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Stevens
vs
Killian

195 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Stevens!
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, Ray Killian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killian tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens tries to bum rush Killian with a series of wild strikes but Killian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Killian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Killian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killian throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stevens because Killian loaded up on that one.
Killian controlling the pace for now.
Killian throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Killian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Killian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stevens trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian controlling from mount.
Stevens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Killian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Killian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Killian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stevens turns into him and now he's in Killian's guard.

Killian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevens passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevens seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Killian punching from the bottom.
Killian tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stevens has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Killian looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevens avoids the attempt from Killian to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens prevents Killian from getting the reversal.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Killian is holding on tight.
Killian wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stevens wants to control the pace but Killian is squirming around nicely.
Killian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Killian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Killian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stevens tries to control but Killian wriggling away.
Stevens wants to stand but Killian is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killian tries to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Killian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stevens tries to clinch but Killian is having none of it.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Killian moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Jeff Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Killian shoots in.
Stevens looks for the body kick but Killian saw that one coming.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Killian's head but Killian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Killian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeff Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Killian.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt

and Killian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Killian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Killian tries to pass.
Killian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.
Killian content to stall in guard here.
Killian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick

and Killian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Killian seems content to control.
Stevens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Killian.
Killian stalling.

Killian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick

and Killian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Killian seems content to control.
Killian thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Killian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stevens gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Killian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevens pushes Killian off looking to stand but Killian dives back in and keeps control.
Killian slows the pace down in half guard.
Killian thows a huge punch but Stevens dodges it nicely.
Ray Killian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Killian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ray Killian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked

and Killian counters with a takedown into side control.
Killian is staying tight to Stevens's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens regains half guard, as Killian was trying to land strikes.
Killian not doing much here.
Killian is looking to stall here but Stevens recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian stops Stevens from standing up.
Killian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killian won't allow Stevens to get back to his feet.
Killian looking to pass the guard.
Killian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Killian shoots in.
Stevens looks to throw a body kick

and Killian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killian is controlling him.
Killian throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Killian strikes from his own guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian wants to control the position but Stevens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Killian wants to sweep but Stevens has passed to side control!
Killian is looking to regain half guard here but Stevens keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jeff Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Killian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killian is trying to get back to half guard.
Ray Killian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Killian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killian 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Killian!