PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sully Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Killsbrough
vs
Griffen

182 cm
21
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sully Griffen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough throws a half hearted mid kick.

Killsbrough shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffen working a defensive guard here.

Killsbrough is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Killsbrough tries to stand but Griffen is controlling from the bottom.
Griffen with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Killsbrough can't handle though.
Griffen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Griffen trying to strike off his back.
Killsbrough is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griffen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Killsbrough.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough moves out of range of the strikes.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Griffen moves out of range.
Griffen throws a looping overhand right but Killsbrough ducks down to avoid it.
Killsbrough wants to clinch.
Killsbrough moves in looking to clinch but Griffen pushes him off.
Griffen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffen misses with the combination.
Griffen lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Griffen misses its intended target.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Griffen avoids them all with ease.
Griffen misses with a straight left.
Killsbrough misses with a combination
letting Griffen counter with a right hand.
Killsbrough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Killsbrough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Griffen.

Killsbrough has closed the distance and engaged Griffen in a clinch.
Killsbrough keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffen's efforts to push away.
Griffen wants to break free but Killsbrough has control.

Killsbrough has clasped his hands together around Griffen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Griffen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Griffen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killsbrough looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Griffen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Griffen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Griffen wants to control but Killsbrough is keeping busy.
Griffen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffen keeping moving, preventing Killsbrough from controlling successfully.
Griffen lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Griffen striking off his back but it's not causing Killsbrough any problems.
Killsbrough won't allow Griffen to sweep him here.
Killsbrough trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killsbrough stays in close to Griffen's body and controls the position.
Killsbrough passes Griffen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffen is looking to control Killsbrough's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killsbrough is looking to advance position but Griffen won't allow it.
Griffen is looking to control Killsbrough's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffen avoid being mounted?
Killsbrough passes to full mount!
Griffen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Griffen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Griffen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Killsbrough.
Griffen wants to hold on but Killsbrough pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killsbrough shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffen tries to strike from the bottom.
Griffen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Killsbrough trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killsbrough is stalling in the full guard.
Killsbrough stopping the sweep attempt from Griffen.
Killsbrough prevents Griffen from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killsbrough thumps Griffen with a low kick.
Griffen is breathing heavily.
Killsbrough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffen.

Killsbrough drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killsbrough content to stall in guard here.

Killsbrough is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Griffen is looking to sweep but instead, Killsbrough has passed into half guard.
Killsbrough slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough wants to control but Griffen is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Killsbrough in particular looking to stall.
Killsbrough has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Killsbrough wants to pass the guard but Griffen is defending well.
Killsbrough throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffen is in trouble now - Killsbrough has advanced to mount!
Griffen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tyler Killsbrough just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Killsbrough throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffen slips a jab and a cross from Killsbrough.

Killsbrough closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Killsbrough perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Killsbrough blocks the strikes from Griffen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Griffen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Killsbrough wants to take a breather but Griffen is having none of it.
Killsbrough wants to pass the guard but Griffen is defending well.
Griffen is looking to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that Griffen avoids nicely.
Griffen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Griffen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Killsbrough misses.
Griffen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killsbrough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffen.

Nice combo by Killsbrough! Oh, that's hurt him - Griffen falls to the canvas and Killsbrough follows him into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Killsbrough gets a takedown into half guard.

It looks like Sully Griffen has been cut.
Griffen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Griffen missing with punches from the bottom.
Killsbrough works his foot free and advances to mount.
Griffen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Griffen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Killsbrough controlling the pace for now.
Griffen tries to hold on but Killsbrough postures up.
Griffen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffen blocking the ground and pound.
Griffen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Griffen is squirming around, avoiding Killsbrough's attempts to control the action.
Killsbrough looking to control and managing it successfully.
Killsbrough blocks Griffen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killsbrough throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Griffen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Killsbrough tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Killsbrough breaks from Griffen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Killsbrough lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Killsbrough lands a nice shot to the head.
Killsbrough sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Killsbrough looking to control but Griffen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griffen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Griffen tries to hold on but Killsbrough postures up.
Tyler Killsbrough overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough controlling his opponent.
Killsbrough lands a nice shot to the head.
Griffen tries to hold on but Killsbrough postures up.
Griffen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tyler Killsbrough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killsbrough working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Killsbrough controlling his opponent.
Killsbrough landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough blocks Griffen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Griffen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Killsbrough can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffen is looking to escape.
Killsbrough blocks Griffen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Griffen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Killsbrough is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Killsbrough looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sully Griffen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffen can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Killsbrough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killsbrough 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Killsbrough!