PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaobon Killer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Killer
vs
Dox

190 cm
22
140 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

169 cm
20
134 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Dox!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dox.
Dox moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Killer lands a head shot.
Killer throws a head kick but Dox moves out of range.
Dox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dox's hands.
Killer throws a jab when Dox was well out of range.
Killer digs a good body shot into Dox's ribs.
Kaobon Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dox tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dox.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dox. Killer shrugs it off though.
Killer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer cracks Dox with a good jab.
Killer lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killer.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Dox slips the punch.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Killer lands with a straight right. Dox didn't see that one coming.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dox.
Dox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer swings for the body but Dox moves out of range.
Killer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dox manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dox is looking to clinch.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Dox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Killer thows a body shot but no joy.
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Dox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaobon Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Dox.
Killer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dox.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Dox's head but Dox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Killer throws a series of punches but Dox moves out of range.
Dox blocks a jab.
Dox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Dox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dox rushes Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dox misses with a knee to the head.
Killer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Dox has him pressed against the cage.
Dox is trying to break the clinch but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaobon Killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Killer checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dox avoids the body shot from Killer.
Killer throws a series of punches but Dox avoids them all with ease.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Dox ducks down to avoid it.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Dox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaobon Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dox throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer throws a jab when Dox was well out of range.
Dox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killer.
Dox throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer with a hook.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Dox shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Dox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killer as he jumps to the side.
Kaobon Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dox.
Dox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dox counters with a nice leg kick.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Dox saw that one coming.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dox's head.
Killer throws the left hand but Dox avoids the punch easily.
Dox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Dox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dox looks for a takedown but Killer sprawls well.
Killer lands a really nice looking cross but Dox seems unphased.
Killer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dox doesn't seem bothered though.
Dox is breathing heavily.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dox is just out of range.
Dox is trying desperately to land a takedown but Killer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dox.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Dox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dox.
Dox walks into a straight right hand from Killer.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dox.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Dox shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Killer works over Dox's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Paul Dox has been cut.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Dox moves away and avoids it.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Dox is out of range.
Dox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dox defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dox takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Dox with that takedown attempt.
Dox dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Dox thows a body shot but no joy.
Dox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Dox ducks down to avoid it.
Killer misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Dox is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaobon Killer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Dox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dox tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dox circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer cracks Dox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dox throws a head kick that misses.
Killer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by Killer.
Danga de danga de dang - Killer scores with a four punch combination!
Dox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer throws a good cross that connects.
Dox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Killer cracks Dox with a good jab.
Dox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a series of punches but Dox moves out of range.
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Dox shoots in but no luck this time.
Dox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dox tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Dox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dox fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killer tries to bum rush Dox with a series of wild strikes but Dox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Killer. That snapped Dox's head back.
Dox avoids the body shot from Killer.
Dox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paul Dox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaobon Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Dox gets a takedown into half guard.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dox can do to turn this around?
Killer has his hands clasped together around Dox's back. He's all about the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer is trying to stand back up but Dox is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Killer is trying to stand up here but Dox is controlling him well.

Killer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dox lands with an uppercut that bounces Killer off the cage and back into rage.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Dox ducks down to avoid it.
Dox tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dox staying out of range there.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Killer misses with a hook. Dox ducked under it nicely.
Dox moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Killer tests Dox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dox's head.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dox is just out of range.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer scores with a jab.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab lands there for Killer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaobon Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaobon Killer!