PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington has chosen The Jiu Jitsu Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Query
vs
Killington

180 cm
26
175 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

183 cm
28
183 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Query shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Query sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Query is working Killington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Killington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Query 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 Killington.
Killington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Killington prevents Query from standing back up.
Killington moves nicely into side control.

Killington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Query is looking to regain half guard here but Killington keeps moving and retains side control.
Killington trying to control the action but Query is working from the bottom.

Killington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Query has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killington but great work by Query.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington sneaks back into half guard.
Query is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
Killington is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Query pulls his head out easily.

Killington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Query seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Killington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Query pulls his head out easily.
Killington looks gassed!

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
Killington taking some punishment here, with Query in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Query scores with a couple of nice shots.

Killington looking for submissions off his back.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Query working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Query seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Query is nestled in close to Killington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Query.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killington wants to get back to full guard.
Query landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Query trying to control the action but Killington is working from the bottom.

Killington looking for a kimura from the bottom but Query passes into side control!
Query connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killington some visible discomfort.
Query working the ground and pound from side control.
Query tries to advance to mount but can't.
Query scoring with punches from side control.
Query looks up at the clock and then as Killington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Query smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Query trying to control the action but Killington is working from the bottom.
Query grinds an elbow into Killington's temple.

Killington is rocked!
Query in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query trying to control the position but Killington is working away.
Killington sneaks back into half guard.
Killington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
Query lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Query seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Query lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Query dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Killington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Query circles away.
Killington shoots in looking for a takedown. Query tries to sprawl out of it but Killington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Query manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Query lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Query circles away.
Nate Query has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Killington.
Query connects with the punch.
Buzz Killington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killington fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Query.

Query gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Query gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Killington regains guard.
Query wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Killington is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Query working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killington's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Query trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nate Query overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Killington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Query gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Query has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Query with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Query avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Query works over Killington with some ground and pound from guard.
Query scoring with some ground and pound.
Query wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Query with a flurry of punches that miss.
Query scoring with punches to the head and body.
Query scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Query is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Killington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killington keeping moving, preventing Query from controlling successfully.
Query works over Killington with some ground and pound from guard.
Query postures up and lands a big shot to Killington's brow.
Query is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Query content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.

Killington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Query trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Query's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Query trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Query passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Query connects with a nice short shot to Killington's temple.
Killington taking some punishment here, with Query in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Query seems content to control.
Query lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Query wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killington keeps working.
Query working over Killington with some ground and pound. Killington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Killington is still in real trouble! Can Query finish him?

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
Killington seems to have recovered his senses.
Query is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killington can do to turn this around?
Query lands with a punch from half guard.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
Query working Killington over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Query lands with a punch from half guard.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
Query landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Killington has hold of Query's hands but Query slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Killington actively working from the bottom here.
Query working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Query content to control rather than advance.
Query working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Query drops an elbow to the side of Killington's head.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Query dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Killington misses with a takedown
and Query counters with a thumping low kick.
Killington dives in and grabs Query's left leg, looking for a takedown. Query pushes down on Killington's head and hops out.
Killington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate Query has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Killington.

Killington gets a double leg takedown into Query's guard.
Query pulls Killington in close to his closed guard and prevents Killington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Query wants to stand and escape but Killington is having none of it.
Query pulls Killington in close to his closed guard and prevents Killington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Query bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killington's guard.
Query landing some decent shots from guard.

Killington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Query gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Query got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Query has managed to get both his arms back between Killington's legs - danger averted.
Query is pushing down on Killington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killington is fighting to maintain full guard but Query has managed to sneak the leg through.
Query drops an elbow to the side of Killington's head.
Nice strikes from Query there.

Query is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Query.
Query is taking a breather. Killington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Query is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Query is looking to take a break and control but Killington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Query is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killington moves into full guard.
Killington has momentary wrist control but Query slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Query wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.

Killington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Query can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Query postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Query postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killington's head.
Query postures up and lands a big shot to Killington's brow.

Killington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Query defends it easily.
Query preventing the sweep.
Query showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Query scoring with some ground and pound.
Query working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Killington has his foot on Query's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Query works his way back into a safe position though.
Killington being controlled here, momentarily.
Query scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Query cracks Killington with a solid left hand.
Query scoring with punches to the head and body.
Query trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Killington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Query defends it easily.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Buzz Killington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Query wants to pass the guard but Killington is keeping the position.
Killington being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Query lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nate Query is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Killington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Query defends well.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Query showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Query has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Query!