PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Killstone (ranked 2061 p4p, 5264 weight class) and Jonas Heldemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killstone comes to the cage accompanied by JNATHYN - Genesis. 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.

Killstone
vs
Heldemo

185 cm
41
192
22 - 9 - 0

180 cm
21
192
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Killstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Heldemo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killstone connects with a crisp jab.
Killstone scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been told by Killstone's head coaches at Silverback MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Heldemo tenderised Killstone's leg. Killstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killstone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heldemo on the side of the head.
Killstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killstone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killstone cracks Heldemo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heldemo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butch Killstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heldemo just misses with a punch to the body.
Killstone is looking to counter punch.
Heldemo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heldemo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Heldemo.
Killstone scores with a hook to the body. Heldemo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heldemo takes one to the side of the head.
Killstone lands with a nice body punch.
Killstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heldemo.
Killstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heldemo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heldemo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstone lands a leg kick that knocks Heldemo off balance momentarily.
Killstone lands an overhand right.
Heldemo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killstone with a jab.
Heldemo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killstone counters with a nice body kick.
Killstone lands a lovely overhand right.
Killstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killstone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killstone misses with an uppercut. Heldemo saw that one coming.
Heldemo thuds a left hand into Killstone's body.
Heldemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killstone moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Killstone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killstone sizes up Heldemo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heldemo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heldemo misses with a body punch
and Killstone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heldemo thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heldemo.
Killstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killstone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Killstone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heldemo misses with a shot to the body
and Killstone counters with an outside leg kick.
Heldemo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heldemo misses with a wild body shot.
Killstone tried to counter with a leg kick but Heldemo avoided it.
Nice body punch from Killstone.
Killstone connects with a single shot there.
Heldemo tries to move into range but Killstone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Killstone scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Heldemo misses the target.
Killstone throws a shot to the body.
Killstone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heldemo gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstone misses with a straight right.
Killstone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heldemo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heldemo motions for Killstone to come forward. Heldemo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Heldemo moves into range and clinches up with Killstone.
Killstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heldemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Killstone controls his hands.
Killstone lands an uppercut.
Killstone scores with a hook to the body.
Heldemo working aggressively here.

Killstone breaks the clinch.
Killstone connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killstone - that will leave a mark!
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!
Killstone moves out of range of the leg kick from Heldemo.
Heldemo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killstone rather than just go for the knockout.
Heldemo moves out of range of the strikes.
Heldemo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killstone.
Heldemo misses with an uppercut
enabling Killstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Killstone. Heldemo shrugs it off though.
Heldemo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heldemo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Killstone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killstone cracks Heldemo with a good jab.
Killstone lands the left hand.

Heldemo is rocked!
Heldemo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heldemo is still on wobbly legs! Can Killstone finish him?
Killstone walks into a left hand.
Heldemo seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick from Killstone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heldemo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Killstone blocks a jab.
Killstone cracks Heldemo with a good jab.
Killstone delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killstone jabs at Heldemo's body.
Killstone thumps Heldemo with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Killstone as he connects with a hook.
Heldemo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Killstone dominated that 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.

Killstone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killstone lands a nice shot that snaps Heldemo's head back.
A shot to the liver by Killstone. Beautiful body shot.
Killstone throws a wild body kick that Heldemo sees coming a mile off.
Killstone throws a front kick that sends Heldemo stumbling back into the cage.
Heldemo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heldemo throws a body punch but Killstone moves out of range.
Heldemo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killstone avoids the body shot from Heldemo.
Killstone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killstone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heldemo swings for the body but Killstone moves out of range.
Heldemo avoids a kick to the body.
Heldemo misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heldemo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Heldemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Killstone is just out of range.
Killstone tried to counter with a leg kick but Heldemo avoided it.
Heldemo throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heldemo at a distance.
Killstone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Killstone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killstone.
Heldemo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killstone cracks a nice hook into Heldemo's ribs.
Jab from Killstone.
Killstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heldemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heldemo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heldemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Killstone is just out of range.
Killstone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heldemo misses with a hook to the body
and Killstone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killstone sizes up Heldemo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Killstone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heldemo is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killstone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstone cracks Heldemo with a good jab.

Heldemo rushes Killstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heldemo misses with the head strike.
Killstone blocks a body shot from Heldemo.
Heldemo working aggressively here.
Heldemo takes a shot to the head.
Killstone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heldemo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killstone just stands there and leans against the cage.

Killstone manages to break the clinch.
Heldemo throws a body punch but Killstone moves out of range.
Killstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heldemo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heldemo closes the distance but Killstone moves to the side
and Killstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killstone lands the left hand.
Killstone pounces like a tiger and cracks Heldemo with a vicious hook! Heldemo is down but not out! Killstone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butch Killstone!
Butch Killstone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.