PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Killstone (ranked 2034 p4p, 2614 weight class) and William S Burroughs (ranked 0 p4p, 346 weight class). Killstone comes to the cage accompanied by JNATHYN - Genesis. Burroughs has chosen William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Butch Killstone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Killstone
vs
Burroughs

185 cm
42
192
23 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
189
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
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 23 - 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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William S Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burroughs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killstone.
Killstone throws a poor cross that misses

and Burroughs counters with a single leg into guard. Killstone didn't expect that.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Killstone.
Burroughs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killstone wants to stand and escape but Burroughs is having none of it.
Killstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killstone managing to control the position.
Burroughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Killstone keeps moving.
Killstone has momentary wrist control but Burroughs slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burroughs.
Killstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burroughs landing some decent shots from guard.
Burroughs postures up in Killstone's guard and throws a big left but Killstone blocks it.
Killstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killstone tries to get out of the position.
Burroughs trying to control but Killstone is working from the bottom.
Burroughs landing some decent shots from guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Killstone is working from the bottom.
Burroughs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burroughs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killstone's head.
Burroughs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstone pulls Burroughs in to control the position.
Killstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killstone lands with a nice body kick.
Killstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burroughs if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab from Killstone.
Burroughs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killstone is fending him off so far but Burroughs persists. Nope, Killstone circles away and we're back to standing.
Burroughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killstone throws a head kick that misses.
Burroughs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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.
Killstone lands a jab to the head.
Killstone swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Burroughs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killstone won't be happy with that.
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 tries to escape but Burroughs is in control.
Burroughs looks up at the clock and then as Killstone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burroughs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Killstone tries to escape but Burroughs is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Burroughs lands a few punches from side control.
Burroughs throws a strike aimed at the side of Killstone's head but Killstone avoids it well.
Killstone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burroughs is controlling him well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Killstone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burroughs is controlling him well.
Killstone is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killstone wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs landing strikes.
Killstone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Burroughs working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Burroughs wants to control but Killstone is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs prevents Killstone from escaping the position.
Burroughs working the ground and pound.
Burroughs cracks Killstone with a big right hand but Killstone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burroughs lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs scores with punches from side control.
Killstone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burroughs connects with a decent elbow.
Burroughs wants to control but Killstone is keeping him busy.
Killstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burroughs on the ground.
Burroughs working the ground and pound.
Killstone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burroughs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Burroughs scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William S Burroughs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burroughs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killstone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burroughs's head backwards.
Burroughs lands with a straight right. Killstone didn't see that one coming.
Killstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Killstone misses

and Burroughs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Killstone!
Burroughs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killstone down.
Burroughs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killstone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killstone to see if he's OK.
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!
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Killstone instead regains half guard.
Burroughs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs slips a nice elbow through Killstone's hands, connecting with Killstone's forehead.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killstone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Killstone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Killstone is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burroughs chips away with some ground and pound.
Burroughs is in close to Killstone's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstone keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Killstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs slips nicely into half guard.
Killstone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Killstone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burroughs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Killstone tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
William S Burroughs has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs breaks from Killstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burroughs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burroughs looking to finish Killstone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killstone!
A big strike lands for Burroughs! That's really hurt Killstone and he's turned his back - Burroughs keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Burroughs jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William S Burroughs!
A victorious William S Burroughs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.