PBP Commentary

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

Killian
vs
Valquez

180 cm
24
198 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
197 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Valquez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killian has a takedown stuffed.
Killian misses with a body shot
and Valquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killian staying out of range there.
Killian misses with a combination
letting Valquez counter with a right hand.
Dace Killian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Killian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Killian.
Killian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killian throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Killian misses with a wild body shot.
Killian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valquez.
Valquez checks a leg kick.
Ed Valquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valquez misses with a body shot.
Killian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valquez.

Killian gets a clinch.
Killian working Valquez over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Valquez.

Killian is trying to trip Valquez. He has hold of a leg but Valquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Killian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valquez wants to stand up but Killian is controlling him.
Killian content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Killian.
Valquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valquez is trying to control. Killian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killian trying to hold on to Valquez's head to control him but Valquez postures up.
Valquez prevents Killian from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian trying to get back to full guard but Valquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Killian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Valquez prevents Killian from improving his position.
Killian is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valquez in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valquez tries to stand and escape but Killian is controlling the position.
Killian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valquez wants to stand but Killian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Killian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killian is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dace Killian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Valquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valquez.
Killian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killian lands with a nice body punch.
Killian scores with a kick to the midsection.

Killian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Killian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valquez is keeping the position for now.
Killian trying to control but Valquez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian stopping the sweep attempt from Valquez.
Valquez wants to hit a switch here but Killian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Valquez there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valquez wants to get back to his feet.
Valquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Killian has a good base and remains in mount.
Killian manages to capitalize on a mistake by Valquez to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Killian controlling the positon.
Killian lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killian doesn't have the hooks in and Valquez manages to turn into his guard.
Valquez wants to get up but he can't break Killian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valquez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Killian's guard.
Killian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Killian working Valquez over with strikes here.

It looks like Ed Valquez has been cut.
Killian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Killian prevents Valquez from getting the reversal.
Killian looking to control but Valquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dace Killian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killian controlling the pace for now.
Killian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valquez looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Killian controlling his opponent.
Valquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian trying to control the pace.
Valquez is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian is keen to just control but Valquez is a slippery customer.

Killian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valquez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dace Killian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Valquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Killian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valquez scores with a nice body kick.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killian somewhat.
Killian is looking to wear down Valquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valquez throws a head kick that misses.
Valquez avoids the head kick by Killian.
Killian throws a right hand that Valquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valquez also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dace Killian is winning the standup battle so far.
Valquez throws a head kick that misses.
Valquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killian.
Killian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Valquez misses.
Killian shoots in for a double leg but Valquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Killian moves into the clinch.
Valquez tries to land a knee to the head but Killian blocks with his arms.
Killian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ed Valquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valquez misses with a knee to the head.
Valquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killian looking to throw knees to the head but Valquez is blocking nicely.
Valquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killian has Valquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valquez trying to stall but Killian improves his position.
Killian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valquez missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valquez tries to land knees in the clinch but Killian avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez lands a left hand.
Valquez throws a head punch that misses.
Valquez lands with a right to the head.
Valquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valquez tries a knee to the head but Killian blocks it.
Valquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valquez misses with a knee strike.
Valquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killian slows down the pace here.
Valquez looking to stall.
Killian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valquez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valquez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killian lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Killian.
Valquez lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valquez throws a head punch that misses.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but Valquez blocks with his arms.
Valquez misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killian.
Valquez lands a knee to the head.
Dace Killian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killian wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Valquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dace Killian!