PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saikosis Killzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Killzie

170 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saikosis Killzie!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Killzie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Killzie sprawls well.
Killzie blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killzie sprawls well. Killzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Killzie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Killzie moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Killzie moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Killzie sprawls well.
Johnson throws a head kick but Killzie moves out of range.
Johnson motions for Killzie to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killzie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killzie misses with a head kick.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killzie is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Saikosis Killzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Killzie counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Killzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killzie with a knee to the head.
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!
Killzie looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Killzie looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Killzie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killzie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has Killzie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killzie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Killzie is controlling him.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Killzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Killzie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killzie.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killzie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Killzie to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Killzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killzie tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killzie smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick from Killzie.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killzie counters with a head kick.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Killzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Killzie has double underhooks.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Killzie is blocking nicely.
Killzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson is trying to break free.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Killzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.

Killzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killzie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Killzie stalls from top position.
Killzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson tries to buck Killzie off but Killzie is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Killzie is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saikosis Killzie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killzie momentarily.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killzie counters with a head kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Killzie ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brad Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brad Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Killzie has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Killzie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killzie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killzie landing knees to the head.
Johnson jumps guard but Killzie stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killzie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killzie just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson jumps guard but Killzie stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killzie smiles and moves away.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Killzie to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Killzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Killzie's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saikosis Killzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there

and Killzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killzie.
Johnson is trying to drag Killzie to the mat but Killzie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Killzie jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killzie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killzie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killzie!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to bench press Killzie off him but Killzie keeps the position.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but Killzie mounts him!
Killzie controlling from mount.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Killzie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Killzie controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets full guard.

Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Killzie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Killzie in side control, just content to control the action for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Saikosis Killzie.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Killzie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killzie lands a high kick!
Johnson throws a head kick that Killzie semi-blocks.
Killzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Killzie.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Killzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killzie blocks a jab.
Killzie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killzie counters with a leg kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Killzie counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Killzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killzie counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Killzie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Killzie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Killzie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt

and Killzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Killzie lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Killzie.
Killzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killzie scores with a knee to the head.
Killzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Killzie to the mat.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Killzie pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Killzie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Killzie gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saikosis Killzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killzie controlling the position easily from mount.
Brad Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Killzie controlling the pace for now.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saikosis Killzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killzie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saikosis Killzie!