PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Miner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killer (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.

Miner
vs
Killer

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Miner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Miner throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
Miner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miner misses with a combination

and Killer moves into the clinch.

Miner breaks from the clinch.
Anthony Miner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer moves out of range of the leg kick from Miner.
Miner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Buzz Killer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miner.
Miner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Miner.
Miner tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Killer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miner!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miner wants to hold on but Killer pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Killer controlling from the full mount.
Miner tries to hold on but Killer postures up.
Killer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miner is trying to reverse the position but instead Killer has taken his back - oops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Miner as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Killer!
Killer is not going to allow Miner to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Miner holding both Killer 's hands and preventing any damage.
Miner is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Killer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miner for a finish.

Miner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miner is covering up but some of the strikes from Killer are getting through and doing damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer controls the action.

Killer looking to break Miner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Miner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Killer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer keeps control of the position as Miner tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buzz Killer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miner tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Miner moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miner is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Miner circles away and we're back to standing.
Miner throws a right and a left that both miss.

Killer rushes Miner and presses him up against the cage.
Killer tries to pull guard but Miner holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
Miner tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Killer can't get the takedown.
Anthony Miner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Killer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miner misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer looks for a takedown but Miner sprawls well.

Killer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer takes a little break here. Miner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Miner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Killer working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Killer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miner wants to control but Killer postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Buzz Killer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miner is not content to let Killer control the position.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Killer staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Buzz Killer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miner throws a head kick that misses.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Miner, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Miner against the cage but Miner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Miner.

Killer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miner trying to control but Killer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Killer is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Killer gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Killer gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Killer apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Miner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Killer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Killer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer is working Miner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Killer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Miner.
Miner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miner falls off balance throwing a combination

and Killer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killer.
Miner tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Miner working for a triangle but Killer defends it easily.
Miner wants to sweep here but Killer controlling him for the moment.
Killer controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer stands up over Miner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Killer lands a couple of digs.

Miner looking for subs off his back but Killer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Killer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Killer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Killer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Killer controlling the pace for now.
Killer with shots to the head and body - Miner looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a big shot there that rocks Miner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Killer controlling his opponent.
Killer landing strikes from the mount and Miner is in trouble!
Killer with good strikes from the mount here!
Killer with shots to the head and body - Miner looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer landing strikes, looking to finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!