PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petar Kasandjiiv (ranked 4441 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Danny Killeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kasandjiiv
vs
Killeen

175 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
154
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Petar Kasandjiiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Killeen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kasandjiiv as Killeen shoots in.
Kasandjiiv misses with a takedown

and Killeen counters with a crisp one two that drops Kasandjiiv! Killeen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kasandjiiv to his feet! Kasandjiiv is in big trouble!

Kasandjiiv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killeen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Killeen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasandjiiv is chipping away with strikes.
Kasandjiiv works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasandjiiv grinds an elbow into Killeen's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killeen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Kasandjiiv's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Killeen is trying to improve his position.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a big right hand but Killeen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a big elbow.
Kasandjiiv lands a decent elbow from side control.
Killeen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killeen can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Kasandjiiv in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kasandjiiv scores with punches from side control.
Killeen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasandjiiv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasandjiiv is working Killeen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Killeen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasandjiiv working the body and head with strikes.
Killeen is trying to control Kasandjiiv's posture but Kasandjiiv avoids it.
Kasandjiiv wants to control but Killeen is keeping him busy.
Killeen tries to improve position but can't.
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv lands some shots froms side control.
Kasandjiiv tries to advance to mount but Killeen denies him.
Kasandjiiv lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kasandjiiv lands a nice forearm strike.
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasandjiiv creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kasandjiiv is working Killeen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasandjiiv lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kasandjiiv is putting a hurting on Killeen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a big right hand but Killeen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Killeen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killeen looks winded!
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kasandjiiv working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kasandjiiv working the ground and pound from side control.
Kasandjiiv lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasandjiiv lands some shots froms side control.
Kasandjiiv working the ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kasandjiiv lands a few punches from side control.
Kasandjiiv working the ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv scoring with punches from side control.
Kasandjiiv trying to control the action but Killeen is working from the bottom.
Kasandjiiv working the body and head with strikes.
Kasandjiiv takes a little break here. Killeen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasandjiiv lands some shots froms side control.
Kasandjiiv controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kasandjiiv's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasandjiiv takes a little break here. Killeen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasandjiiv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killeen keeps working.
Kasandjiiv scores with punches from side control.
Killeen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Killeen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Kasandjiiv dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kasandjiiv shoots in for a takedown but Killeen shows good takedown defense.

Killeen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kasandjiiv on his heels. He'll look to pass Kasandjiiv's guard now, I'm sure.
Petar Kasandjiiv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kasandjiiv holds on and takes a little breather.
Kasandjiiv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killeen is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kasandjiiv is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasandjiiv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a solid left hand.
Kasandjiiv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Killeen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasandjiiv defends well.
Killeen is breathing heavily.
Kasandjiiv landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killeen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kasandjiiv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killeen has momentary wrist control but Kasandjiiv slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasandjiiv engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killeen's head.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasandjiiv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kasandjiiv connects with a couple of short punches.
Kasandjiiv lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kasandjiiv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killeen's head.
Kasandjiiv lands a couple of digs.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv with a nice head shot there.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a solid left hand.
Kasandjiiv landing some decent shots from guard.
Killeen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasandjiiv controls the pace.
Kasandjiiv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killeen can do to turn this around?
Killeen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kasandjiiv advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasandjiiv is taking a breather. Killeen 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.
Killeen has hold of Kasandjiiv's hands but Kasandjiiv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv working over Killeen with some ground and pound. Killeen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kasandjiiv perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasandjiiv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kasandjiiv is taking a breather. Killeen 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasandjiiv lands a nice short elbow.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv is trying to control. Killeen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasandjiiv working Killeen over with strikes.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasandjiiv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Kasandjiiv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.
Kasandjiiv performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasandjiiv has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv drops an elbow to the side of Killeen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Kasandjiiv dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kasandjiiv looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killeen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kasandjiiv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killeen has hold of Kasandjiiv's hands but Kasandjiiv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
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!
Kasandjiiv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Killeen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasandjiiv working Killeen over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killeen wants to get back to his feet.
Killeen tries to get to full guard but Kasandjiiv has control of the leg.
Killeen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasandjiiv lands a nice short elbow.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv slips a nice elbow through Killeen's hands, connecting with Killeen's forehead.
Kasandjiiv lands strikes from half guard.
Kasandjiiv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Kasandjiiv scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kasandjiiv lands with a punch from half guard.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killeen is looking to control Kasandjiiv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killeen avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasandjiiv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasandjiiv lands with a punch from half guard.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Kasandjiiv connects with a nice short shot to Killeen's temple.
Kasandjiiv looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Nice strikes from Kasandjiiv there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killeen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv drops an elbow to the side of Killeen's head.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasandjiiv lands a nice short elbow.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.
Killeen trying to hold on to Kasandjiiv's head to control him but Kasandjiiv postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Kasandjiiv is nestled in close to Killeen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.
Killeen has hold of Kasandjiiv's hands but Kasandjiiv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kasandjiiv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
Kasandjiiv controlling the pace.
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. Kasandjiiv connects with a nice short shot to Killeen's temple.
Kasandjiiv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
Danny Killeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petar Kasandjiiv is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Kasandjiiv showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasandjiiv, 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 Josh West scores the fight for Petar Kasandjiiv!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Petar Kasandjiiv!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Petar Kasandjiiv!

Petar Kasandjiiv wins by unanimous decision!