PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SNACK THAT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Killsbrough had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Killsbrough
vs
THAT

182 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Hellbent, Inc.
Combat Pro Design

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Tyler Killsbrough!
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, SNACK THAT!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

THAT drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killsbrough can't keep his opponent in guard - THAT advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

THAT is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
THAT sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killsbrough defending well though.
Killsbrough is trying to get back to full guard.
THAT has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
THAT is taking a breather. Killsbrough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Killsbrough wants to get back to his feet.

Killsbrough makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
THAT throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses with a kick to the body.

Killsbrough clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killsbrough can't break the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but THAT has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but THAT won't allow it.

THAT pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
THAT looks for a takedown but Killsbrough sprawls well.
Killsbrough fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killsbrough throws a combination. THAT tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like SNACK THAT has been cut.
Killsbrough keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by THAT or perhaps it was just good defense by Killsbrough which made him look bad.
THAT looks gassed!

THAT has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THAT blocks an elbow strike.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsbrough is stalling here.

Killsbrough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
THAT swinging wilding here.
An inside leg kick lands from Killsbrough.
THAT throws a body kick that misses.
Killsbrough falls off balance throwing a combination
and THAT counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
THAT throws a leg kick but Killsbrough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
THAT moves in looking to clinch but Killsbrough pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killsbrough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killsbrough doesn't manage to clinch there - THAT circles away.
Killsbrough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killsbrough misses with a takedown

and THAT counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Killsbrough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for THAT on the ground.
THAT trying to control from half guard but Killsbrough is working away.

Killsbrough has one foot on THAT's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Killsbrough throws a combination. THAT tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
THAT swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killsbrough counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killsbrough shoots for a double leg takedown but THAT sprawls well. He's pushed Killsbrough's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

THAT gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Killsbrough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from THAT.
Killsbrough misses with the combination.
Killsbrough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by THAT.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
THAT wants to clinch up but Killsbrough keeps it at a distance.
Killsbrough looks to clinch

and THAT counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

THAT stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Killsbrough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on SNACK THAT's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

THAT walks into a jab.
Killsbrough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says THAT as he avoids it easily.
Killsbrough has his takedown stuffed

and THAT counters by moving into the clinch.

THAT pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
THAT darts in trying to clinch
and Killsbrough counters with a series of strikes. THAT will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough misses with a head kick.
THAT misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killsbrough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and THAT connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough fails to land with a series of punches.

THAT gets a clinch.

THAT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
THAT throws a one two combo.
THAT will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick by Killsbrough misses
and THAT counters with a series of strikes. Killsbrough will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killsbrough checks a low kick from THAT.
THAT tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killsbrough swivels and escapes.
Killsbrough darts in trying to clinch

and THAT counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killsbrough breaks the clinch.
Killsbrough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but THAT circles away quickly and effectively.
Killsbrough tries to clinch up but THAT circles away and keeps his distance.
Killsbrough throws a sloppy head kick and THAT moves out of range easily.
Killsbrough takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
THAT stalks Killsbrough and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killsbrough's face. Killsbrough staggers backwards, shaken.
Killsbrough cracks THAT with a good jab.
Killsbrough will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Killsbrough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killsbrough misses with a straight left.
THAT looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THAT throws a jab but it's blocked by Killsbrough.

THAT fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killsbrough, pushing him back against the cage.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsbrough prevents the takedown attempt.
Killsbrough is looking to control THAT's arms but THAT gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killsbrough has his back to the cage.

Killsbrough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that both miss.

THAT fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killsbrough sprawls well initially but THAT persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

THAT decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
THAT fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killsbrough pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
THAT slips a straight right by Killsbrough.
THAT throws a nice looking combination but Killsbrough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Killsbrough misses.
THAT dodges the punch combination from Killsbrough.
THAT slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
THAT scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
THAT circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SNACK THAT showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on SNACK THAT's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

THAT tries to clinch up but Killsbrough circles away and keeps his distance.
Killsbrough misses with an attempted mid kick.

THAT moves into the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

THAT decides to pull guard.
Killsbrough won't allow THAT to get back to his feet.
Killsbrough is looking to stand up but THAT won't let him.
Killsbrough postures up in THAT's guard and throws a big left but THAT blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

THAT is working an open guard so Killsbrough takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
THAT looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killsbrough is fending him off so far but THAT persists. Nope, Killsbrough circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
THAT keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from THAT.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough lands with a thumping leg kick.
THAT stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough scores with a nice head shot.
THAT avoids the head kick by Killsbrough.
THAT avoids the head kick by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a jab but it's blocked by THAT.
No joy there for Killsbrough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from THAT misses.
Killsbrough throws a head kick but THAT moves out of range.
THAT tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killsbrough swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - THAT scores with a four punch combination!
Killsbrough tries to clinch up

and THAT decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killsbrough's guard.
Killsbrough can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as THAT controls the pace.
THAT trying to control but Killsbrough is working from the bottom.
Killsbrough wants to sweep here but THAT controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THAT is working Killsbrough over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
THAT wants to control from the top but Killsbrough keeps moving.
THAT throws a big right hand that misses.
THAT throwing strikes but missing.
THAT postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killsbrough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

THAT looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Killsbrough!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
THAT content just to control the position here.
THAT with shots to the head and body - Killsbrough looks very uncomfortable down there.
THAT lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

THAT swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Killsbrough is now in THAT's guard. A big mistake from THAT there, giving up the dominant position!
SNACK THAT has got the better of the ground game so far.

THAT working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killsbrough doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killsbrough manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
SNACK THAT comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think THAT has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SNACK THAT!