PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killian Kirbb (ranked 5605 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Guillermo De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian Kirbb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kirbb
vs
De La Rosa

180 cm
25
155
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killian Kirbb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo De La Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Rosa slips a straight right by Kirbb.
Kirbb cracks De La Rosa with an open hand slap.
Kirbb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kirbb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De La Rosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirbb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De La Rosa wants to clinch but Kirbb slips to the side
and De La Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Rosa takes one to the side of the head.
Kirbb throws a leg kick which misses De La Rosa's front leg but catches the back leg as De La Rosa tries to avoid it.
De La Rosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirbb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirbb avoids the head kick by De La Rosa.
Killian Kirbb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirbb throws a low kick but it's checked well by De La Rosa.
De La Rosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De La Rosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirbb throws a series of punches but De La Rosa avoids them all with ease.
De La Rosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De La Rosa shoots in for a double leg but Kirbb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De La Rosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirbb sprawls well. He's pushed De La Rosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killian Kirbb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo De La Rosa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirbb.
A combination from De La Rosa does no damage.
Kirbb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirbb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirbb connects with a solid leg kick.
De La Rosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kirbb avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kirbb misses its target.
Kirbb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kirbb. That snapped De La Rosa's head back.
De La Rosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirbb to score with a decent uppercut.
Kirbb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De La Rosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirbb.
Kirbb scores with a jab.
Kirbb looks to throw the jab but De La Rosa is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirbb!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Rosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirbb defends it nicely.
Kirbb throws a body kick that misses.
De La Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De La Rosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirbb to score with a decent uppercut.
De La Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and De La Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from De La Rosa.
A little feinted left hand from Kirbb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirbb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

De La Rosa is rocked!
De La Rosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De La Rosa misses with a takedown
and Kirbb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirbb throws a body punch but De La Rosa moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirbb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De La Rosa blocks a low kick nicely.
De La Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirbb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De La Rosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De La Rosa moves out of range as Kirbb throws a body kick.
De La Rosa blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from De La Rosa.
Kirbb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by De La Rosa.
Kirbb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De La Rosa is able to avoid easily.
Killian Kirbb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirbb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirbb lands with a kick to the ribs.
De La Rosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirbb as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa tries for a takedown but Kirbb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De La Rosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirbb throws a hook but De La Rosa blocks it.
De La Rosa goes for a double leg but Kirbb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirbb continues to drive forward.
Kirbb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De La Rosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirbb tries to land a front kick but De La Rosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kirbb misses with a body kick.
Kirbb is looking to land body kicks.
Kirbb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De La Rosa counters with a two punch combo.
De La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirbb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Rosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De La Rosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirbb lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Kirbb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - De La Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Rosa is defended easily by Kirbb.
Kirbb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirbb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for De La Rosa with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirbb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De La Rosa moves out of range of the body kick.
De La Rosa checks the leg kick.
De La Rosa shoots in and drives through. Kirbb sprawls well.
Killian Kirbb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo De La Rosa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirbb swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Rosa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kirbb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirbb swings for the body but De La Rosa moves out of range.
Kirbb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De La Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Kirbb.
As Kirbb backs off De La Rosa throws a huge counter combo but Kirbb manages to avoid it all.
Kirbb throws a low kick but it's checked well by De La Rosa.
De La Rosa throws out a counter right but Kirbb avoids it with no problem.
De La Rosa tries to clinch but Kirbb moves out of range.
De La Rosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirbb. Kirbb obviously looking to wear him down.
Kirbb circles away from the clinch attempt.
De La Rosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De La Rosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirbb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De La Rosa. That did some damage!
Kirbb connects with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa scores with a punch to the head.
De La Rosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De La Rosa wants to counter the offense by Kirbb and move into the clinch position.
De La Rosa has his takedown stuffed
and Kirbb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirbb.
Kirbb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De La Rosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De La Rosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Kirbb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De La Rosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De La Rosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kirbb feints a jab promting De La Rosa to slip. Kirbb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De La Rosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirbb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guillermo De La Rosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirbb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De La Rosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirbb finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa scores with a nice right hand.
De La Rosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De La Rosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirbb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De La Rosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirbb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De La Rosa tries to clinch
and De La Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirbb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kirbb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De La Rosa has his takedown stuffed
and Kirbb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Rosa is breathing heavily.
A big right from Kirbb misses.
De La Rosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De La Rosa avoids the body shot from Kirbb.
Kirbb throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirbb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De La Rosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De La Rosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirbb sprawls well. Kirbb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De La Rosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but De La Rosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kirbb has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice body kick there by Kirbb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Rosa moves out of range of the body kick from Kirbb.
De La Rosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De La Rosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kirbb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirbb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De La Rosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Kirbb dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

De La Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirbb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De La Rosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirbb lands with an overhand left.
De La Rosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De La Rosa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kirbb is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for De La Rosa.
De La Rosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Kirbb feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De La Rosa sprawling to the canvas! De La Rosa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kirbb finish him?!
Kirbb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De La Rosa is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirbb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De La Rosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killian Kirbb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo De La Rosa.
No joy there for Kirbb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirbb cracks De La Rosa with an open hand slap.
Kirbb is looking to land body kicks.
De La Rosa tries to clinch up.
De La Rosa tries for a takedown but Kirbb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De La Rosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Kirbb misses.
Kirbb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De La Rosa counters with a left to the body.
De La Rosa avoids the head kick by Kirbb.
Both fighters circling a little - Kirbb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kirbb pushes De La Rosa away with a front kick.
Kirbb misses with a combination
and De La Rosa counters with a two punch combo.
Kirbb connects with a jab.
De La Rosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirbb takes a swing at De La Rosa's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirbb throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
De La Rosa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kirbb counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - De La Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De La Rosa moves away from the strike by Kirbb.
Kirbb throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Rosa.
De La Rosa wants to counter with a clinch but Kirbb pushes him away.
De La Rosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirbb circles away.
Kirbb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De La Rosa with the counter takedown but Kirbb avoids it easily.
Kirbb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De La Rosa. That did some damage!
Kirbb slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Rosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirbb misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Kirbb backs off De La Rosa throws a huge counter combo but Kirbb manages to avoid it all.
A combination from De La Rosa does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirbb but Kirbb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirbb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kirbb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Rosa can do to turn this around?
De La Rosa tries for a takedown but Kirbb circles away easily

and Kirbb moves into the clinch.
Kirbb lands a left hand.
De La Rosa tries for a takedown but Kirbb manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Kirbb.
Kirbb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kirbb.
Kirbb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De La Rosa.
A short right from Kirbb on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirbb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De La Rosa stalling in the clinch but Kirbb improves position.
Kirbb lands a shoulder strike.

De La Rosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirbb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirbb lands a body shot.
Kirbb looks to land a combination. De La Rosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kirbb throws a leg kick but De La Rosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killian Kirbb is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirbb lands a glancing blow to the side of De La Rosa's head.
Guillermo De La Rosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Kirbb lands an impressive looking overhand right. De La Rosa doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killian Kirbb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirbb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian Kirbb!