PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Kilpatrick (ranked 4335 p4p, 4420 weight class) and Shaun Basham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kilpatrick
vs
Basham

200 cm
18
260
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 London, Stephen Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Basham!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick dips to his left and cracks Basham with an uppercut!
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Basham is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Kilpatrick.
Stephen Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Basham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Basham manages to pass to side control.

Basham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Basham scores with a couple of nice shots.

It looks like Stephen Kilpatrick has been cut.
Basham passes to side control.
Kilpatrick taking a bit of punishment here - Basham scoring with strikes.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to his feet but Basham is dominant here and he's now got Kilpatrick's back!
Kilpatrick trying to get back to his feet but Basham is in full control for now.
Basham biding his time, controlling Kilpatrick.
Basham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Kilpatrick fending off the submission attempt from Basham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Basham is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Basham is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilpatrick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Basham is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Kilpatrick showing good submission defense here.
What can Kilpatrick do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basham lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kilpatrick hold on?!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Basham.

Stephen Kilpatrick's cut is getting worse.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kilpatrick takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Jeez, Stephen Kilpatrick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephen Kilpatrick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Basham!