PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter The Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Killdozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Killdozer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter The Battery's chin.

The Battery
vs
Killdozer

183 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Fenrir Fightgear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter The Battery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Killdozer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Battery fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killdozer sprawls well initially but The Battery persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killdozer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Battery prevents Killdozer from standing back up.
Killdozer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Battery scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Battery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killdozer's head.
Killdozer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Battery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from The Battery there.
Killdozer trying to hold on to The Battery's head to control him but The Battery postures up.
The Battery wants to take a breather but Killdozer is having none of it.
The Battery is thwarting Killdozer's attempts to control the position.
The Battery not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Killdozer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Battery trying to control from half guard but Killdozer is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killdozer gets full guard.
The Battery throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Battery.
Horrible takedown by The Battery or perhaps it was just good defense by Killdozer which made him look bad.
Killdozer slips under a jab from The Battery.
The Battery lands a two punch combo.
The Battery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Battery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Battery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The Battery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Battery creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killdozer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Killdozer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killdozer is trying to get back to his feet.
The Battery moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The Battery lands an elbow.
Killdozer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Killdozer is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killdozer looks gassed!
Killdozer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Battery.
The Battery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Battery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killdozer on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Battery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Battery won't allow Killdozer to get back to his feet.
The Battery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Battery distracts Killdozer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Killdozer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killdozer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killdozer being controlled here, momentarily.
The Battery trying to control but Killdozer is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Killdozer is trying to keep The Battery in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Battery throws a right and a left that Killdozer avoids nicely.
The Battery throws a leg kick but Killdozer moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Killdozer. No joy for The Battery on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter The Battery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Battery shoots in for a takedown but Killdozer shows good takedown defense.
Killdozer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

The Battery shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Killdozer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The Battery seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Battery shoots in for a double leg but Killdozer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Battery shoots in for a double leg but Killdozer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killdozer tries to clinch but The Battery is having none of it.

Killdozer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Killdozer wants to stand up but The Battery is controlling the position.
The Battery punching from the bottom.
The Battery throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Killdozer manages to pass to side control.
The Battery trying his best to control but Killdozer has mounted him.
The Battery is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Battery wants to hold on but Killdozer pushes him away.
Killdozer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Battery's face.
The Battery is looking to get to half guard.
The Battery tries to lock up and control but Killdozer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Battery swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Killdozer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Battery tries to lock up and control but Killdozer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Battery swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The Battery bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killdozer is breathing heavily.

Killdozer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killdozer is trying to keep The Battery in close.
The Battery wanted to stand there but Killdozer had control of the position.

Killdozer is looking for a triangle but The Battery pushes his legs off easily.
The Battery works over Killdozer with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killdozer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Battery is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Killdozer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Battery's back instead.
Killdozer is looking to control The Battery but The Battery is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Killdozer is trying to stick to The Battery's back but The Battery is turning into Killdozer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Killdozer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Battery.
The Battery lands a couple of elbows.
Killdozer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Battery postures up and lands a big shot to Killdozer's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Battery is in close to Killdozer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Killdozer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Battery is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Battery trying to control but Killdozer is working from the bottom.
The Battery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Battery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Battery scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Battery is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Battery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Battery wants to control from the top but Killdozer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Battery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Battery seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Walter The Battery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Battery rushes Killdozer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Battery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killdozer smiles and moves away.

The Battery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Killdozer!
The Battery lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by The Battery.
The Battery lands a nice shot to the head.
The Battery looking to finish Killdozer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killdozer!
Killdozer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Battery punishing his opponent with strikes.
Killdozer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killdozer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Killdozer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

The Battery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killdozer defends it well.

Killdozer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killdozer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Battery scores with a couple of nice shots.

The Battery is looking for a kimura here.
The Battery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The Battery postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Killdozer to stand up.
Walter The Battery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Battery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Killdozer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Killdozer is keen to just control but The Battery is a slippery customer.
Killdozer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Battery works his way to full guard. Good work.
Killdozer tries to free his leg and advance position but The Battery is retaining full guard.
The Battery tries to strike from the bottom.
The Battery keeping moving, preventing Killdozer from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killdozer tries to stand but The Battery is controlling from the bottom.
Killdozer postures up in The Battery's guard and throws a big left but The Battery blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killdozer fails in his attempt to clinch.

The Battery gets the takedown into side control.
The Battery working the ground and pound.
Killdozer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The Battery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killdozer, who protects the arm well.

The Battery decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Battery tries to clinch up.

The Battery closes the distance and pushes Killdozer back into the cage.
The Battery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killdozer walks away with a smile on his face. The Battery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter The Battery. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Battery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Battery scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Battery preventing the sweep.
Walter The Battery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killdozer is looking to stand up but The Battery isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Battery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dan Killdozer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Killdozer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter The Battery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Battery 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter The Battery!