PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stone Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortez Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Killer
vs
Iverson

175 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stone Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortez Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer dives in and grabs Iverson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes down on Killer's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer slips under a jab.
Iverson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stone Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Iverson as Killer shoots in.

Killer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Killer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Iverson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iverson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.
Killer is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Killer is looking to work some ground and pound but Iverson has wrist control.

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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Iverson.
Killer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortez Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iverson sprawls well. Iverson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Iverson misses.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iverson is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Iverson circles away and we're back to standing.
Iverson throws a shot from downtown. Killer moves away and avoids it.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Stone Killer has been cut.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Killer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iverson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Killer scoring with punches and elbows.
Iverson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killer. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Killer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Iverson's legs.
Killer 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.
Killer in side control, throwing shots but Iverson defends.
Iverson is not content to let Killer control the position.
Killer working the ground and pound from side control.
Killer fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with the ground and pound.
Killer working the ground and pound from side control.
Iverson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Killer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Killer tries to score with some ground and pound. Iverson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Killer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Iverson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killer is putting a hurting on Iverson here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iverson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Iverson parries the strikes from Killer easily there. Killer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Iverson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stone Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stone Killer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Killer.

Killer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iverson to the mat! Iverson manages to get full guard.
Killer throwing strikes from guard but Iverson blocks nicely.
Killer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iverson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Iverson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killer is in close to Iverson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is looking to work some ground and pound but Iverson has wrist control.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer throwing strikes but missing.
Iverson wants to stand but Killer is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Killer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Killer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Killer is looking to work some ground and pound but Iverson has wrist control.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iverson is keeping the position for now.
Killer works over Iverson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killer throwing strikes from guard but Iverson blocks nicely.
Killer lands a couple of digs.
Killer works over Iverson with some ground and pound from guard.
Killer chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iverson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Killer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killer works over Iverson with some ground and pound from guard.
Killer stops Iverson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Killer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iverson's head.
Killer chips away with some ground and pound.
Killer is working Iverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Iverson is rocked!
Iverson has momentary wrist control but Killer slips an elbow through the middle.
Iverson is still in real trouble! Can Killer finish him?
Killer connects with a couple of short punches.
Killer loads up on a big left hand. Iverson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Killer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Iverson can't hide his disappointment, as Killer celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Killer!
A relieved looking Stone Killer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.