PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between YB SUL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaobon Killer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with YB SUL's chin.

SUL
vs
Killer

160 cm
20
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, YB SUL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows SUL to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killer keeping full guard, as SUL tries to pass.
SUL wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
SUL tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SUL not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SUL pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer keeping moving, preventing SUL from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SUL displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

SUL closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
SUL is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
SUL wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.

SUL is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Killer is trying to maintain the position but SUL is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SUL trying to control from Killer's half guard. Killer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
SUL trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.
SUL misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Killer lunges at SUL with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SUL's hand.
Killer throws a right hand that SUL ducks under and follows up with a left that SUL also avoids with ease.
YB SUL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Killer gets caught flat footed, as SUL shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killer keeping full guard, as SUL tries to pass.
SUL is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to stand up but SUL is controlling him.

SUL decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killer, up you get!

Excellent takedown into side control there by SUL.
SUL trying to control the position but Killer is working away.

Killer throws SUL to one side and escapes!
SUL tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SUL somewhat.
Nice cross by Killer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SUL takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like YB SUL has been cut.
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!
Killer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SUL's head backwards.

SUL shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. SUL showed some decent athleticism there.
SUL is breathing heavily.
SUL is looking to stall here but Killer recovers full guard.

SUL drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Killer decides to stand back up. Killer steps back and let's SUL get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaobon Killer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on YB SUL's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Killer scores with a nice right hand.

SUL closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - SUL lands in his opponent's guard.
Killer keeping full guard, as SUL tries to pass.
Killer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SUL controlling from the top position.
SUL trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SUL throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SUL trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
SUL advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

SUL goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Killer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in SUL's guard! Nice work there by Killer!
SUL 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.
SUL 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 trying to stand back up but SUL is controlling him
YB SUL overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

SUL seems to be looking for submissions.
Killer tries to get to full guard but SUL has control of the leg.

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.

SUL is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Killer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Killer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SUL is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
SUL is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killer not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SUL is controlling Killer's trapped leg to prevent Killer from advancing to side control.
SUL is looking for a sweep. Killer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SUL moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Killer stops SUL from standing up.
SUL looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Killer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
SUL wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. SUL manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

SUL throws his legs up looking for a submission but Killer uses it to pass to side control.
SUL is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Killer lands a decent elbow from side control.
SUL looks to move to half guard but instead Killer has passed into mount! Damn!
SUL is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SUL is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB SUL dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on YB SUL's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Killer sizes up SUL with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

SUL drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing SUL from controlling successfully.
SUL pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
SUL is stalling in the full guard.
SUL trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SUL stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to stand and escape but SUL is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
SUL tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as SUL shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SUL fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB SUL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer lands a lovely overhand right.
Killer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Killer cracks SUL with a good jab.
SUL takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
SUL shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SUL moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Killer lands.
YB SUL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

SUL is rocked!
SUL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but SUL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps SUL's head back.
Oh SUL is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from SUL.
SUL seems to have got his legs back now.
Killer misses with a double jab.
SUL shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killer scores with a sloppy right hand. SUL should have avoided that one.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by SUL.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer leaves SUL with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer clobbers SUL with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killer scores with a jab to the body.
SUL is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Killer lands a glancing blow to the side of SUL's head.
Killer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
SUL has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with SUL's head.
SUL tries to move into range but Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Killer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
SUL closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
SUL misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SUL takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Kaobon Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
SUL fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between SUL's hands.
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!
Killer connects with a good right hand that stumbles SUL. SUL circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
SUL throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. SUL doesn't seem phased though.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SUL.
SUL on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SUL with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killer to score with a decent uppercut.

Killer lands a left and a right that send SUL crashing to the mat, dazed. Killer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but SUL avoids it.
Killer works the jab nicely.
SUL walks into a jab.
Killer rushes SUL with punches - SUL moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, SUL goes down! Killer follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaobon Killer!