PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Las Nevada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington has chosen Deadman Walking as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Las Nevada has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Las Nevada seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nevada
vs
Killington

193 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Las Nevada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Killington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nevada forces Killington back against the cage and clinches.
Killington tries to pull guard but Nevada holds him up against the cage and eventually Killington drops back down to his feet.
Killington gets underhooks to prevent Nevada's takedown attempt.
Killington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nevada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Killington pulls guard effortlessly.
Killington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Killington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nevada is one step ahead there.
Nevada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killington keeping moving, preventing Nevada from controlling successfully.
Killington pulls Nevada in close to prevent any damage.
Nevada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nevada wants to pass the guard but Killington is keeping the position.
Killington is trying to keep Nevada in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington keeping moving, preventing Nevada from controlling successfully.
Killington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Killington with that takedown attempt.
Las Nevada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Killington.

Killington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nevada trying to control but Killington postures up.
Nevada wants to improve his position but Killington is controlling well.

Killington stands up out of the half guard.

Killington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nevada is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevada tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevada looking to control.

Killington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Killington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nevada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killington.

Nevada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nevada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevada. Killington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nevada is fending him off so far but Killington persists. Nope, Nevada circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nevada scores with a takedown into Killington's guard.
Killington is trying to keep Nevada in close.
Nevada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nevada looking to pass the guard.
Nevada wants to stand but Killington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Killington is controlling Nevada's posture.

Nevada drops back looking for a leg! Killington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killington manages to kick Nevada off! Nevada jumps back into Killington's guard.
Nevada wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nevada tries to free his leg and advance position but Killington is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Killington misses with a takedown attempt

and Nevada counters by clinching up.
Nevada can't get the takedown.
Nevada misses with a knee strike.

Killington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Killington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Nevada is looking for a triangle but Killington pushes his legs off easily.

Killington 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.
Killington wants to control from the top but Nevada keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Killington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nevada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nevada counters with a shoot takedown. Killington fights it but they end up in guard.
Nevada postures up in Killington's guard and throws a big left but Killington blocks it.
Nevada is fighting to break Killington's control of his arms but Killington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Killington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killington trying to control the position here.

Killington is working an open guard so Nevada takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nevada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeff Killington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington misses with a takedown
and Nevada counters with a nice body shot.
Killington fails with the takedown

and Nevada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killington won't be happy with that.
Las Nevada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Killington.
Killington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Killington is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nevada has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Killington is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nevada working away.
Nevada just content to control the position.
Nevada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killington keeps working.

Nevada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nevada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nevada shoots in but Killington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killington.
Killington fails with the takedown

and Nevada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nevada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Killington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nevada has picked Killington up and slammed him! Killington can't keep hold of the triangle and Nevada manages to pass to side control!
Killington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nevada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nevada trying to control the action but Killington is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevada tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Killington is concentrating on defense, preventing Nevada from advancing position.
Nevada trying to mount his opponent but Killington defends it.
Nevada is thwarting Killington's attempts to control the position.
Killington gets full guard.
Killington wants to get back to his feet but Nevada passes into half guard.
Nevada trying to control from half guard but Killington is working away.
Las Nevada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nevada content to control rather than advance.
Nevada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Killington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Nevada seems to be working for a kimura but Killington defends the submission attempt.
Killington moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevada wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Las Nevada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Killington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nevada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nevada up against the cage.
Nevada tries to stall but Killington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killington obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nevada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Killington successfully pulls guard.
Nevada wants to pass the guard but Killington is keeping the position.
Nevada prevents Killington from getting back to his feet.
Killington keeping moving, preventing Nevada from controlling successfully.
Killington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevada trying to control here.
Killington 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 is thwarting Nevada's attempts to control the position.

Killington stands up and beckons Nevada to join him on the feet.
Killington with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nevada moves into the clinch.

Killington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Killington wants to control from the top but Nevada keeps moving.
Nevada wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington pushing down on Nevada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nevada trying to control from the bottom.
Killington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nevada is trying to control but can't.
Killington prevents Nevada from improving his position.
Nevada trying to control here.
Killington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevada wants to improve his position but Killington is controlling well.

Killington decides to return to a standing position.
Nevada moves in looking to clinch but Killington pushes him off.
Killington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nevada counters with a takedown into side control.
Las Nevada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Killington.
Killington is not content to let Nevada control the position.
Nevada scores with punches from side control.

Nevada is trying to get an arm triangle but Killington is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevada throws an elbow but Killington slips to the side and avoids it well.
Killington regains half guard.
Killington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killington looking for a sweep. Not yet Killington, not yet.

Nevada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Killington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nevada manages to avoid the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Killington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Killington!