PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Briggs Straton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kill
vs
Straton

190 cm
29
235 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

174 cm
27
245 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Briggs Straton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Straton has knocked Kill down with a huge combo! Straton steps away and waves a wobbly Kill back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Jason Kill has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Straton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kill swivels and escapes.
Straton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Straton is defended easily by Kill.
Straton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Straton closes the distance but Kill moves to the side
and Kill counters with a series of strikes. Straton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straton tries to clinch but Kill moves out of range.
Briggs Straton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Straton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Straton is trying to push Kill away but Kill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kill missing with knees to the body.
Kill blocks the elbow strike.
Straton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kill is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kill's elbow.
Kill tries a knee to the head but Straton blocks it.
Kill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Straton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Straton tries to clinch but Kill moves away

so Kill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Straton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kill.
Kill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Straton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Straton wants to get back to his feet but Kill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Straton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kill is pushing down on Straton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Straton is fighting to maintain full guard but Kill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kill slips a nice elbow through Straton's hands, connecting with Straton's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kill drops an elbow to the side of Straton's head.
Kill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Straton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Straton is trying to stand back up but Kill is controlling him
Kill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Straton is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Straton sees it coming and defends easily.
Kill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Straton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kill drops an elbow to the side of Straton's head.
Kill is breathing heavily.
Straton is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kill there.
Straton wants to control but Kill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Straton wants to get back to his feet.
Straton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Straton pushes Kill off looking to stand but Kill dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kill there.
Kill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Straton has hold of Kill's hands but Kill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Straton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Kill.
Kill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Straton looks like he's trying to stand up.

Kill stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Straton wants to clinch.
Straton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kill.
Kill leaves Straton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jason Kill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Briggs Straton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straton tries to clinch up
and Straton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Straton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kill stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kill misses with a takedown attempt - Straton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Straton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Straton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Jason Kill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Kill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Straton tries to clinch but Kill moves away
and Kill counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Straton as he jumps to the side.
Briggs Straton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Straton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Straton tries to clinch
and Kill counters with a body kick.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jason Kill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kill has managed to clinch.
Straton tries to break the clinch but Kill is controlling the position.
Kill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Straton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Straton is trying to maintain a safe position but Kill gets an underhook and turns Straton into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Straton obliges.
Straton is trying to force a seperation but Kill has the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kill stuffs the takedown.
Straton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Straton is looking to clinch but Kill is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Straton.
Kill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Straton is looking to clinch but Kill is avoiding it.
Straton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kill but Kill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jason Kill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Briggs Straton.
Straton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Straton is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straton wants to clinch.
Straton wants to clinch up but Kill keeps it at a distance.
Straton tries for a takedown but Kill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straton throws a nice head kick!
Straton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Straton throws a sloppy head kick and Kill moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Straton misses
and Kill counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kill doesn't manage to clinch there - Straton circles away.
Straton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kill's head.
Straton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kill circles away.
Kill shoots in for a takedown but Straton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Straton misses with a head kick.
Straton moves to clinch but Kill breaks away
and Kill counters with a leg kick.
Straton moves in looking to clinch but Kill pushes him off.
Kill leaves Straton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Straton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Straton somewhat.
Straton moves in looking to clinch but Kill pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Straton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Straton wants to clinch up but Kill keeps it at a distance.
Kill swats away the attempt to clinch by Straton.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kill looks to land a combination but Straton avoids it well.
Kill keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kill avoids the head kick by Straton.
Straton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kill sprawls well. He's pushed Straton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Straton tries to clinch but Kill moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Briggs Straton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Kill's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Straton tries to clinch up but Kill circles away and keeps his distance.
Kill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Straton defends it nicely.
Straton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Straton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Straton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kill circles away.
Straton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straton tries to clinch up but Kill circles away and keeps his distance.
Straton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kill is fending him off so far but Straton persists. Nope, Kill circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Straton is trying to defend but Kill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kill lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Straton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kill.
Straton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Straton tries to get to full guard but Kill has control of the leg.
Kill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Straton is trying to stand up here but Kill is controlling him well.
Straton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Kill seems to be working for a kimura but Straton defends the submission attempt.
Straton trying to control but Kill postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jason Kill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kill wants to stand up but Straton has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Kill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Straton is just riding it out for now. Kill eventually gives up the hold.
Straton pushes Kill off looking to stand but Kill dives back in and keeps control.
Kill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Straton is looking to escape.
Kill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straton wants to get back to his feet.

Kill seems to be working for a kimura but Straton defends the submission attempt.
Kill working over Straton with some ground and pound. Straton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Straton tries to kick Kill off but Kill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Kill.
Straton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kill.
Kill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kill prevents Straton from standing back up.
Kill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Straton pushes Kill off looking to stand but Kill dives back in and keeps control.
Kill 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.

Kill is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Straton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Kill!