PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natural Born Killer (ranked 519 p4p, 57 weight class) and Kylar Sensei (ranked 705 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Born Killer
vs
Sensei

176 cm
26
145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

165 cm
24
153 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sensei throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Killer darts in trying to clinch
and Sensei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sensei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killer thows a leg kick but Sensei checks it

and Sensei counters with a single leg into guard. Killer didn't expect that.
Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sensei manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sensei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving.
Killer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killer looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Sensei is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Killer content to stall in guard here.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Killer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sensei.
Nice jab there from Killer.
Killer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sensei on the side of the head.
Sensei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Sensei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer prevents Sensei from breaking the clinch.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer working aggressively here.
Sensei wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Killer.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sensei managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Sensei blocks with his arms.
Sensei blocking some punches.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer working Sensei over with knees to the body.
Killer working aggressively here.

Sensei gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sensei is working for a submission of some sort.
Killer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Killer is trying to stand up here but Sensei is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to roll over but Sensei keeps him under control.
Killer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Killer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sensei.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natural Born Killer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Killer tries to clinch but Sensei moves away
and Sensei counters with a left to the body.

Killer darts in and clinches Sensei up against the cage.
Killer lands a shot to the body.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sensei avoids it.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Sensei is trying to pull guard but Killer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sensei blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sensei avoids the damage to the body.

Sensei pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killer won't allow Sensei to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sensei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killer is aware though and is defending well.
Killer looking to pass the guard.
Killer controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killer wants to get up but he can't break Sensei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Sensei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killer is looking to stand up but Sensei won't let him.
Killer wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving.

Sensei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving.
Killer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sensei manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Sensei advances to half guard.
Sensei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sensei winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sensei is thwarting Killer's attempts to control the position.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is refusing to be controlled, as Sensei sits in half guard.
Sensei prevents Killer from improving his position.
Killer is working hard here to advance position.
Sensei trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sensei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sensei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Killer misses with a hook to the body
and Sensei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer tries to clinch
and Sensei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sensei misses with a straight right.
Killer takes a swing at Sensei's ribcage but misses.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sensei manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Sensei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sensei slips under a jab from Killer.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Sensei.
Natural Born Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tries to move into range but Sensei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Sensei connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensei connects with a looping right hand.
Killer defending well as Sensei loads up on a big left hand.
Sensei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Sensei misses.

Killer pushes Sensei up against the cage in a clinch.
Sensei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sensei swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer throws a right hand that Sensei ducks under and follows up with a left that Sensei also avoids with ease.
Sensei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Killer clinches up against the cage.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.

Sensei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Natural Born Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sensei as Killer tries to tie him up.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sensei blocks it with crossed arms.
Sensei jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sensei jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylar Sensei.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sensei's elbow.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sensei avoids it.
Sensei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sensei tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Sensei blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Sensei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sensei's face.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sensei.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Sensei tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer pushes Sensei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Natural Born Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Sensei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.

That's four 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!
Stalling in the clinch from Killer.
Sensei avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.

Sensei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sensei 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 is looking to improve his position.
Killer is trying is best to control the position here.
Killer trying to control but Sensei postures up.
Sensei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sensei scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Natural Born 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natural Born Killer!
Natural Born Killer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.