PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maci Killer (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.

Barnes
vs
Killer

190 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maci Killer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes wants to clinch.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.

Barnes gets caught napping as Killer dives in and scores a takedown. Barnes manages to retain guard.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Killer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Killer thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Killer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Killer passes to side control.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Killer landing a few strikes.
Barnes is trying to control Killer's posture but Killer avoids it.
The ground and pound from Killer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer staying calm.
Barnes prevents Killer from improving position.

Killer is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Killer stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Barnes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Killer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnes!
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killer on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Killer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Killer working Barnes over with strikes here.
Killer looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maci Killer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oooooh!!! Killer has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Killer steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Barnes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Killer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Killer manages to pull guard.

Killer pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maci Killer!