PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deadman Walking. Jeff Killington looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Killington
vs
Silva

225 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Killington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killington is breathing heavily.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killington, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jeff Killington has been cut.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Killington's head.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Killington if he has to take too many more of those.
Killington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Killington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Killington shrugs off.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Killington blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva wants to break free but Killington has control.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Killington blocks it.
Killington takes a shot to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Killington blocks with his arms.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
Killington prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killington stops Silva from standing up.
Killington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a head kick that Killington semi-blocks.
Killington fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Killington with that takedown attempt.

Silva clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killington blocks it with crossed arms.
Killington prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.

Killington breaks from the clinch.
Killington shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva throws a right and a left that Killington avoids nicely.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva stalks Killington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killington's face. Killington staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Killington on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killington prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killington takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Killington blocks with his arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Killington takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Killington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva lands a nice elbow.

Killington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Killington manages to end up in side control.
Silva is trying to buck Killington off.
Killington trying to control the position but Silva is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.

Killington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Killington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Killington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Killington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva lands a head kick!
Killington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Jeff Killington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Killington shrugs off.
Silva with a knee to the head.

Silva breaks from the clinch.

Silva clinches up with Killington and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Killington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Killington with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Killington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Silva has Killington up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killington fails to pull guard.

Killington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killington shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Killington with that takedown attempt.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva stalling.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Killington blocks with his arms.

Killington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killington is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killington scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Killington.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Killington lands a nice short elbow.

Killington gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Killington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killington shoots in but no luck this time.

Silva rushes Killington and presses him up against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killington blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killington's brow.
Come on Killington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.

Killington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a head kick that Killington semi-blocks.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Killington. Killington gets slowly back to his feet.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that Killington semi-blocks.
Killington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Killington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Killington on that attempt.

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killington, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Killington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Silva has Killington up against the cage in a clinch.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeff Killington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Killington backs away looking to recover.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva works on Killington's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killington tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killington is keeping busy.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Killington backwards.
Killington slowing the pace effectively.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killington blocks it with crossed arms.

Killington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killington shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Killington shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Killington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Killington with that takedown attempt.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.

That's two 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.
Killington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Killington has a takedown stuffed.
Killington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Killington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva moves into the clinch.

Killington pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva wants to stand but Killington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Killington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Killington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva is trying to stand.
Killington 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.
Silva is staying active underneath Killington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killington stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Killington is tying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes Killington off looking to stand but Killington dives back in and keeps control.
Killington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva tries to kick Killington off but Killington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Killington persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Killington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Silva rushes Killington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killington tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva just leaning against Killington, taking a breather.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva is looking to control Killington's arms but Killington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Killington blocks with his arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Killington blocks it.
Killington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killington looking for a takedown.
Tyson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Silva!