PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masta Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuvraj Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Killa
vs
Singh

191 cm
18
237 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 Hilo, Masta Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuvraj Singh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Killa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Nice defenses there by Killa.
Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singh finds it's way round the side to connect with Killa's head.

It looks like Masta Killa has been cut.
A slow jab from Killa misses its intended target.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Singh.
Decent striking displayed by Killa there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Singh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Killa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Singh misses.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Killa is out of range.
Killa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Killa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killa finds it's way round the side to connect with Singh's head.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killa throws a leg kick but Singh moved away.
Killa avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh ducks right into an uppercut from Killa.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Killa is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh connects with a right hand. Killa shakes it off.
Killa walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
Nice shot by Killa.
Jab, jab by Singh - just one landing.
Killa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Killa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Killa had a free shot at his head there.
Killa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh misses with a hook to the body
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killa misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Killa.
As Singh tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh manages to avoid the attempt.
Killa walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
Killa looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa ducks right into an uppercut from Singh.
Killa lands a slapping body shot.
Singh works the jab nicely.
Killa dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Killa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Killa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Killa slips the punch.
Killa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killa can pounce on him.
Killa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killa scores with a nice head shot.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Killa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh misses with a looping right.
A big left from Singh misses.
Killa attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Singh misses with a body punch
and Killa counters with a good low kick that Singh was not able to check.
Singh looks winded!
Killa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh throws a hook but Killa blocks it.
Killa lands the left hand.
Killa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Singh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killa was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killa throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killa looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuvraj Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masta Killa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Killa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Singh's knee momentarily.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Singh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Killa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killa throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Killa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Killa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killa connects with a leg kick. Singh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Masta Killa is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh digs a good body shot into Killa's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Singh throws a combination that misses

and Killa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killa.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Singh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killa.
Singh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killa wants to take the fight to the mat but Singh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Singh.
Singh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Killa breaks the clinch.
Singh misses with a jab to the body
and Killa counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Singh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Killa scrambles back to his feet.
Killa moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Killa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Singh manages to circle out of the way.
Singh swings for the body but Killa moves out of range.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh thuds his right hand into Killa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singh jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killa takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Killa.
Killa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Killa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Killa to counter with a crisp jab.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Singh misses.
Killa missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Singh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Killa is looking to counter punch.
Singh throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Singh takes one on the button.
Killa avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Singh slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killa, right into the meat.
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killa counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuvraj Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masta Killa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Killa misses with a straight left.
Singh throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Killa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh jabs at Killa's body.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killa.
Killa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa tries to counter by clinching up but Singh breaks away and moves out of range.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Killa misses its target.
Killa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killa, right into the meat.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Killa.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killa.
Singh lands a nice hook to Killa's body. Killa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Singh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Killa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Killa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Killa misses its intended target.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Killa saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Singh scores with a jab.
Killa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Killa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Singh just manages to avoid it.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Yuvraj Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yuvraj Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Killa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Singh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Singh.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Killa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh misses the jab.
Killa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Killa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Killa misses the jab.
Singh throws a hook but Killa avoids it easily.
It looked like Killa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Singh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Killa connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
Killa attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killa moves away.
Killa throwing a counter right hand but Singh manages to avoid it.
Killa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Singh digs a good hook to Killa's body.
Singh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killa.
As Singh backs away, Killa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh checks a low kick from Killa.
Killa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Singh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuvraj Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuvraj Singh!