PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Killcowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Myers
vs
Killcowski

210 cm
25
299 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 The Island, Jason Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Killcowski!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killcowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Killcowski.
Killcowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Killcowski manages to circle out of the way.

Myers closes the distance and pushes Killcowski back into the cage.

Myers breaks from the clinch.
Killcowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myers swivels and escapes.

Killcowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Myers pulls Killcowski in close to prevent any damage.
Killcowski wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killcowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers wants to get back to his feet but Killcowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Killcowski from controlling successfully.
Killcowski stopping the sweep attempt from Myers.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killcowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers shoots for a double leg takedown but Killcowski sprawls well. He's pushed Myers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killcowski tries to bum rush Myers with a series of wild strikes but Myers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myers looks for a takedown but Killcowski sprawls well.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Killcowski moves out of range easily.
Killcowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jason Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Killcowski.

Myers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killcowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.

Killcowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers prevents Killcowski from improving his position.
Myers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killcowski wants to get back to full guard.
Killcowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myers is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Killcowski wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Killcowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Myers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killcowski keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
Myers wants to pass the guard but Killcowski is keeping the position.

Killcowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Myers is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killcowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Killcowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Myers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Killcowski dives in and grabs Myers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes down on Killcowski's head and hops out.
Myers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killcowski misses with a two punch combination.
Killcowski moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
Myers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Myers closes the distance and clinches up with Killcowski, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes Killcowski against the cage but Killcowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killcowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Myers.

It looks like Jason Myers has been cut.
Killcowski is looking to clinch but Myers is avoiding it.
Killcowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Myers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myers.

Myers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Killcowski pushes Myers off looking to stand but Myers dives back in and keeps control.
Killcowski wants to improve his position but Myers is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Myers lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killcowski moves into full guard.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Killcowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Killcowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Killcowski is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Killcowski is out of range.
Killcowski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Myers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Myers.
Myers tries to stand but Killcowski is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killcowski working a defensive guard here.
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killcowski can do to turn this around?
Killcowski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Killcowski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Myers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to pull guard but Killcowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killcowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jason Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Killcowski.
Killcowski wants a takedown.

Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Killcowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myers defends it nicely.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers shoots in but Killcowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Myers misses with a takedown attempt - Killcowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myers slaps away a takedown attempt from Killcowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myers keeps the fight on the outside.
Jason Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killcowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myers sprawls well. Myers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killcowski gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Myers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Myers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Killcowski feints and as Myers raises his hands in defense, Killcowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Myers working for a triangle but Killcowski defends it easily.
Myers looking for a sweep. Not yet Myers, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers working a defensive guard but Killcowski manages to pass into side control anyway.

Killcowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Myers has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killcowski trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Killcowski tries to stand but Myers is controlling his head.
Myers wants to control but Killcowski postures up.
Killcowski wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killcowski tries to move to mount but Myers blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Myers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killcowski has control of an arm but Myers manages to advance to Killcowski's back!
Killcowski wants to get back to his feet.
Killcowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killcowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Killcowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Myers gets his hands free.
Killcowski rolls, trying to escape but Myers keeps control of the position.
Killcowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Killcowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Killcowski is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers is trying to stick to Killcowski's back but Killcowski is turning into Myers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Myers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Killcowski.
Killcowski prevents Myers from getting back to his feet.

Killcowski stands up and waves to Myers to follow him.
Killcowski fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers attempts a counter takedown but Killcowski avoids it well and moves away.
Dan Killcowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Myers.
Well Myers 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Myers!