PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mir told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Killer
vs
Mir

190 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sparta Fightware

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
Mir should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Killer gets caught napping as Mir dives in and scores a takedown. Killer manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is adopting a defensive guard.
Killer wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Killer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mir wants to control but Killer is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Killer's attempts to control the action.
Killer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Killer throwing strikes here but Mir is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Killer wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Killer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Killer looking to finish with strikes here!
Mir is working to get back to half guard.
Killer avoids the attempt from Mir to control.
Killer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mir wants to control but Killer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Killer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Killer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Killer.
Killer looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Mir can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killer looking to ground and pound but Mir is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Killer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Killer unloads with some shots from mount but Mir bucks and avoids them well.
Killer wants to stand but Mir is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is looking to get to half guard.
Killer throwing strikes but Mir bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Killer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mir!
Mir tries to hold on but Killer pushes him away.
Mir can't escape the position.
Killer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Killer landing strikes from the mount and Mir is in trouble!
Mir wants to hold on but Killer pushes him away.
Mir is trying to escape the mount.
Killer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Killer's attempts to control the action.
Killer thowing shots but they're missing.
Mir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Killer.
Killer cracks Mir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Killer misses with a head shot.
Mir blocking the ground and pound.
Killer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mir holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Killer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Killer trying to control but Mir is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Killer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Killer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Killer throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
Pat Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer lands a jab-cross combination.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer tries for a takedown but Mir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killer.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad.
Killer wants to land a leg kick but Mir is out of range.
Killer tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Pat Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Killer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killer won't be happy with that.

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!

Mir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Killer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Mir prevents Killer from standing back up.
Killer wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killer.
Mir passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mir is working for a kimura but Killer is defending it quite comfortably.
Killer wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Killer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Killer wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Killer manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer striking off his back but it's not causing Mir any problems.
Killer trying to strike off his back.
Killer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Killer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killer is trying to control. Mir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
Killer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Killer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!
Killer throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Killer.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mir.
Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.

Mir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killer, who protects the arm well.
Killer tries to buck Mir off but Mir is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is trying to buck Mir off.

Mir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Mir drags him back down.

Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
Killer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.

Mir tries for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Killer can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Mir drags him back down.
Killer tries to bench press Mir off him but Mir keeps the position.
Killer tries to escape but Mir is in control.

Mir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Killer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mir prevents Killer from standing back up.
Killer is pressing down on Mir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Mir is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killer has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.

Killer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mir passes into half guard.

Mir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mir.
Killer is trying to stand.
Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killer.
Killer is trying to keep Mir in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Killer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir advances to half guard.

Mir seems to be looking for submissions.
Killer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mir manages to get himself to full guard.
Pat Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer stays in close to Mir's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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