PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 717 p4p, 875 weight class) and Liko Dares (ranked 90 p4p, 111 weight class). Dares has chosen I Saw the Sign as his entrance music. The key to victory for Buzz Killer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Killer
vs
Dares

184 cm
28
170
11 - 6 - 0

184 cm
28
177
12 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Fantasy Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liko Dares!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dares gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Dares throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
Dares tries to land a front kick but Killer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killer misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Killer lands a right hook to the body.
Dares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Killer has managed to clinch.

Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Dares ducks right into an uppercut from Killer.
An inside leg kick from Dares misses.
Dares throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
Killer blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dares lands a knee to the body.
Killer avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.

Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dares throws a leg kick that misses.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Killer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Killer gets tackled into the cage by Dares. Dares maintains the clinch.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Killer.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Dares has Killer pressed against the cage, preventing Killer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dares throws a leg kick but Killer checks it.
Dares misses with a low kick.
Killer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dares connects with a leg kick.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.

Dares instigates a clinch.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dares tries a low kick but Killer avoids it.
Killer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Killer has Dares up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer working hard to break the clinch.
Dares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dares missing with knees to the body.
Dares misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Dares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dares tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Killer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dares is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dares is just out of range.
Dares scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dares is looking to clinch.
Dares throws a head kick that misses.
Dares throws a leg kick that misses.
Killer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killer is looking to wear down Dares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dares misses with a body kick.
Dares misses with a head kick.
Dares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dares tries to land a front kick but Killer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Killer moves out of range as Dares throws a body kick.

Killer clinches.
Dares looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buzz Killer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dares.
Dares is looking to score with low kicks.
Killer is looking to counter punch.

Dares has managed to clinch.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dares misses with a leg kick
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Dares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dares throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dares unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dares misses with a knee to the head.
Dares tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daress head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killer's face.
Dares landing knees to the head.
Killer avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.

Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dares rushes Killer and presses him up against the cage.
Dares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Dares tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Dares with a knee to the head.
Dares looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Dares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Killer avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dares stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer leaning against his opponent.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dares has him pressed against the cage.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dares backwards.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dares throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dares misses with a knee strike.
Liko Dares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Dares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Dares tries to tie him up.
Killer stalling.

Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer misses with a double jab

and Dares moves into the clinch.
Dares throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dares blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Dares keeps him there for the moment.
Dares trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dares in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Killer tries to circle away but Dares has him pinned against the cage.
Dares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dares closes the distance and clinches.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Dares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liko Dares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Dares.

Killer rushes Dares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Dares wants to counter the offense by Killer and move into the clinch position.
Dares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Dares has closed the distance and engaged Killer in a clinch.
Dares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dares misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Dares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Dares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Killer breaks the clinch.

Killer has closed the distance and engaged Dares in a clinch.
Killer presses Dares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Dares has double underhooks.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Dares tries to tie him up.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Dares has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dares eats them both and turns towards Killer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buzz Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dares slips a jab from Killer.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killer lands with a shot to the body.
Dares throws a low kick but Killer moves out of range easily.
Liko Dares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer lunges at Dares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dares's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Killer.
Killer cracks Dares with an open hand slap.
Dares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Killer if he has to take too many more of those.
Killer scores with a decent looking hook.
Buzz Killer is winning the standup battle so far.

Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dares, pushing him back against the cage.
Dares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Killer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dares misses with a leg kick
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dares throws a low kick but Killer avoids it.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Dares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dares with a nice calf kick.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dares moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Dares trying to land knees to the body.
Killer trying to control the position but instead, Dares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killer into the cage.
Nice body punch from Killer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Buzz Killer waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras.