PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Mihawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maci Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maci Killer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mihawk
vs
Killer

200 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Mihawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maci Killer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Killer moves into the clinch.
Mihawk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer is working for takedown but Mihawk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killer jumps guard but Mihawk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mihawk prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawn Mihawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maci Killer.
Mihawk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Mihawk breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mihawk.
Killer shoots in for a double leg but Mihawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mihawk has managed to clinch.

Mihawk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mihawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mihawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mihawk's back!

Killer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihawk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Killer's guard. Nice work there by Mihawk.

Mihawk stands up and waves to Killer to follow him.
Mihawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mihawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mihawk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer looks winded!
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mihawk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mihawk lands a few punches from side control.
Killer is letting Mihawk control him for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihawk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Mihawk stands up.
Killer wants to clinch up but Mihawk keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Mihawk blocks a head kick by Killer.
Mihawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mihawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killer.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Killer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mihawk's guard.
Mihawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mihawk looking for a guillotine here but Killer defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mihawk trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mihawk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mihawk keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.

Mihawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Mihawk 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.

Mihawk shoots in but no luck this time.

Mihawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Mihawk is looking for a takedown.
Mihawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Mihawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Killer pulls Mihawk into guard.
Killer is trying to keep Mihawk in close.
Shawn Mihawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mihawk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihawk chips away with some ground and pound.
Mihawk is looking to stand up but Killer won't let him.

Killer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Killer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mihawk distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Killer looking for a guillotine here but Mihawk defends easily.
Mihawk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mihawk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mihawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Killer working a defensive guard but Mihawk manages to pass into side control anyway.

Mihawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Killer struggling a bit here.
Killer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mihawk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mihawk tries to get out of the position.

Mihawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mihawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mihawk is not content to let Killer control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk wants to get back to full guard.
Killer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihawk keeps working.
Killer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mihawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mihawk keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mihawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Mihawk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Killer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Killer controlling the pace.
Killer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihawk keeps working.
Mihawk won't allow Killer to pass to mount.

Mihawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killer is looking to advance position but Mihawk won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mihawk has one foot on Killer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mihawk avoids the body shot from Killer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mihawk is defended easily by Killer.

Mihawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mihawk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killer jumps guard but Mihawk stands there with Killer around his waist. Killer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shawn Mihawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maci Killer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer jumps guard but Mihawk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Mihawk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Killer regains guard.
Mihawk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mihawk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Mihawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mihawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mihawk is in close to Killer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mihawk passes Killer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Killer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mihawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mihawk controlling the action here.
Killer is looking to escape.
Killer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mihawk manages to mount him!
Mihawk looking to finish Killer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killer!
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mihawk controlling the position easily from mount.
Mihawk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Killer wants to control but Mihawk is having none of it.
Mihawk raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Mihawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mihawk, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Mihawk!