PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hipolito Adalberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hipolito Adalberto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adalberto
vs
Killian

179 cm
27
190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hipolito Adalberto !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adalberto misses the shot to the body.
Adalberto slips under a jab from Killian.
A big right from Killian misses.
Adalberto looks to score with a jab to the body but Killian is just out of range.
Hipolito Adalberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adalberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killian moves away.
Killian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killian loads up on a big right hand but Adalberto slips the punch.
Killian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adalberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from Adalberto .
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but Killian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adalberto is looking to wear down Killian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killian misses with a body shot.
Adalberto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killian swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipolito Adalberto . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killian!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adalberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killian.
Adalberto shoots for a double leg takedown but Killian sprawls well. He's pushed Adalberto 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian misses with an uppercut. Adalberto saw that one coming.
Adalberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from Adalberto .
Adalberto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Killian has Adalberto up against the cage in a clinch.
Killian cracks Adalberto with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Killian.
Killian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Killian holds him up against the cage and eventually Adalberto drops back down to his feet.
Killian scores with a hook to the body.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Killian holds him up against the cage and eventually Adalberto drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Killian.
Killian missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killian.
Killian gets through Adalberto 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adalberto is trying to break the clinch but Killian is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Killian.

Adalberto breaks from the clinch.
Adalberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killian moves away.
Killian avoids the body shot from Adalberto .
Nice body punch from Killian.
Adalberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from Adalberto .
Killian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Hipolito Adalberto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adalberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killian manages to avoid it.
Adalberto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killian thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Killian.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but Killian shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Killian rushes Adalberto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Killian as the two fighters clinch.
Killian digs a right hand into Adalberto 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adalberto 's gas tank.
Adalberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killian smiles and moves away.
Killian misses with a kick to the body.
Adalberto shoots for a double leg takedown but Killian sprawls well. He's pushed Adalberto 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adalberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adalberto is breathing heavily.
Killian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adalberto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Killian closes the distance and clinches.
Adalberto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adalberto takes a shot to the head.
Adalberto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killian walks away with a smile on his face. Adalberto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killian. Adalberto does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killian darts in and clinches Adalberto up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Killian.
Adalberto fails to pull guard.
Killian lands an uppercut.
Adalberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killian smiles and moves away.
A big right from Killian misses.
Killian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adalberto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adalberto needs to keep his hands up - Killian had a free shot at his head there.
Adalberto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killian defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killian lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dace Killian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hipolito Adalberto 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Killian punishes Adalberto 's body with a nice straight punch.
Adalberto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adalberto fails with the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Adalberto . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Killian scores with a jab. Adalberto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Killian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killian. Adalberto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killian lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Killian.
Killian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adalberto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Killian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adalberto manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adalberto shoots in looking for a takedown. Killian tries to sprawl out of it but Adalberto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipolito Adalberto . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian lands with a hook. Adalberto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adalberto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adalberto throws a body punch but Killian moves out of range.
Adalberto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Killian scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adalberto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Killian rushes Adalberto and presses him up against the cage.
Killian landing knees to the head.
Killian scores a nice knee to the body.
Killian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adalberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Killian as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adalberto backwards.
Adalberto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Killian won't allow it.
Adalberto tries to break the clinch but Killian is controlling the position.
Killian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adalberto .
Killian just leaning against Adalberto , taking a breather.
Adalberto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killian walks away with a smile on his face. Adalberto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adalberto has a takedown stuffed.
Adalberto moves out of range of the body kick from Killian.
Nice shot lands for Killian.
Adalberto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto slips under a jab.
Adalberto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adalberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Killian moves into the clinch.

Adalberto breaks the clinch.
Dace Killian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Killian misses.
Killian tries to clinch but Adalberto moves out of range.
Killian tries to clinch there but Adalberto circles away.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killian as he avoids it easily.
Killian tries to clinch up.
Adalberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adalberto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adalberto shoots in for a double leg but Killian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adalberto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto looks to score with a jab to the body but Killian is just out of range.
Killian loads up on a big right hand but Adalberto slips the punch.
Killian slaps away a takedown attempt from Adalberto , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adalberto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adalberto keeps the fight on the outside.
Killian lands with a straight right. Adalberto didn't see that one coming.
Adalberto thows a body shot but no joy.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killian as he avoids it easily.

Killian rushes Adalberto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adalberto is trying to break the clinch but Killian has him pressed against the cage.
Killian lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dace Killian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hipolito Adalberto 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Killian wants to clinch.
Killian throws a hook but Adalberto avoids it easily.
Killian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adalberto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killian tries to clinch but Adalberto is having none of it.
Killian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adalberto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adalberto just misses with a punch to the body.

Killian closes the distance and clinches.
Killian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adalberto avoids it.
Adalberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Killian.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killian just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipolito Adalberto . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killian works on Adalberto 's body with a couple of short punches.
Adalberto fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian digs a right hand underneath Adalberto 's ribcage. Adalberto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adalberto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Killian holds him up against the cage and eventually Adalberto drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Killian.
Killian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Killian.
Killian lands a left hand.
Dace Killian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adalberto being controlled against the cage.
Killian lands an uppercut.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killian effectively controlling the action here.
Killian lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto fails to pull guard.
Killian connects with a knee to the head.
Killian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Killian won't allow it.
Killian is stalling here.
Adalberto is looking to break free of the clinch but Killian has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killian.
Killian lands a knee to the head.
Killian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killian presses Adalberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Killian won't allow it.
Killian works on Adalberto 's body with a couple of short punches.
Adalberto lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Killian.
Adalberto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killian walks away with a smile on his face. Adalberto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Killian. Adalberto does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killian throws a big shot that misses.
Killian misses with a wild body shot.
Killian is looking to slow Adalberto down with leg kicks.
Killian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adalberto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killian.
Killian misses with a looping left.
Adalberto keeps the fight on the outside.
Killian lands with a cross.
Adalberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killian throws an overhand right that lands on Adalberto 's shoulder, as Adalberto tries to avoid the shot.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adalberto throws a body punch but Killian moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killian misses with a low kick.
Hipolito Adalberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killian throws a hook but Adalberto blocks it.
Adalberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adalberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killian manages to avoid it.
Adalberto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Killian has closed the distance and engaged Adalberto in a clinch.
Killian blocking some punches.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Killian won't allow it.
Adalberto wants to get back to striking at distance but Killian won't allow it.
Killian blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adalberto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adalberto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adalberto working aggressively here.
Dace Killian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killian blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dace Killian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killian 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dace Killian!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Dace Killian!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Dace Killian!

Dace Killian wins by unanimous decision!