PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Brwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Brwon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Killian
vs
Brwon

180 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Brwon!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killian tries to keep at a distance but Brwon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Killian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brwon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brwon misses with a punch to the body.
Killian is working for takedown but Brwon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brwon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brwon walks away with a smile on his face. Killian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killian tries for a takedown but Brwon circles away easily
and Brwon counters with a three punch combo that has Killian backing up. Killian nods at Brwon to acknowledge the strikes.
Brwon throws a right hand that Killian ducks under and follows up with a left that Killian also avoids with ease.
Brwon cracks Killian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brwon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brwon shoots in but Killian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brwon looks gassed!
Brwon doesn't manage to clinch there - Killian circles away.

Killian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brwon sprawls well initially but Killian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brwon is not content to let Killian control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brwon can do anything to dispel that myth.

George Killian has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Killian wants to clinch up but Brwon keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brwon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Killian wants to control but Brwon postures up.

Brwon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Killian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brwon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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!
Killian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brwon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Killian quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Killian but it's paid off an Brwon is forced to tap! Nice work by Killian.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Killian!