PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kilbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Salvador
vs
Kilbane

183 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juanito Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Kilbane!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salvador instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salvador leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salvador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kilbane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Kilbane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salvador just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salvador lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador cracks Kilbane with a nice body shot.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kilbane or not.
Salvador holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Salvador - that landed with a thud.
Salvador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvador taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kilbane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salvador lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Kilbane looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador is pushing Kilbane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salvador makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Salvador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kilbane tries a knee to the head but Salvador blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Salvador - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Salvador.
Salvador holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juanito Salvador.

Salvador closes the distance and clinches.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvador works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvador is working Kilbane over against the cage.
Salvador keeps control of Kilbane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Salvador.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilbane has a couple of punches blocked by Salvador.
Salvador lands a body punch.
Salvador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvador stalls.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Nice body punch from Salvador - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Salvador.
Salvador lands with a right to the head.
Salvador effectively controlling the action here.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Salvador.
A short uppercut from Salvador.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.
Salvador gets through Kilbane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilbane is trying to break the clinch but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Kilbane tries to circle away but Salvador has him pinned against the cage.
Salvador is pushing Kilbane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
Salvador lands a body punch.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador lands with a left to the head.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador works on Kilbane's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salvador.
Kilbane takes a shot to the head.
Salvador makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salvador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Salvador to work.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salvador is stalling here.
Salvador gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Salvador dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as Salvador checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Salvador closes the distance and clinches.
Kilbane is trying to break the clinch but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilbane can do to turn this around?
Kilbane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salvador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
Salvador is working Kilbane over against the cage.
A short right from Salvador on the inside.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
Kilbane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Kilbane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salvador digs a right hand into Kilbane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilbane's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Salvador.
Nice body punch from Salvador - that landed with a thud.
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!
A hook to the body from Salvador.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Salvador.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Salvador.
Juanito Salvador has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salvador stalling against the cage.
Kilbane wants to break free but Salvador has control.
Salvador leaning against his opponent.

Kilbane breaks from the clinch.
Salvador scores with a hook to the body. Kilbane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juanito Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salvador fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Salvador.
Salvador lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salvador throws a series of strikes that have Kilbane backpedaling.

Salvador gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
Salvador slows down the pace here.
Salvador blocks an elbow strike from Kilbane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilbane can't get the takedown.
Kilbane is trying to break free.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Salvador.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Salvador lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvador presses Kilbane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kilbane is looking to break free of the clinch but Salvador has double underhooks.
Salvador displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kilbane up against the cage.
Salvador seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador has Kilbane pressed against the cage, preventing Kilbane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilbane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Salvador digs a right hand into Kilbane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilbane's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Salvador.
Salvador scores with a hook to the body.
Salvador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.
A short right from Salvador.
Come on Salvador - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador gets through Kilbane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador is leaning against Kilbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Salvador lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salvador lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kilbane or not.
Kilbane tries to break free but Salvador pushes him back against the cage.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Salvador lands a right hand.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Salvador.

Kilbane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilbane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilbane looks for the body kick but Salvador saw that one coming.
Kilbane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Salvador dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvador has Kilbane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilbane has had enough of the clinch but Salvador keeps him there for the moment.
Salvador stalling in the clinch.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilbane can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.
Salvador works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salvador lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvador stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvador dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvador lands with a left to the head.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Salvador.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
Salvador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvador stalling in the clinch.
Salvador works on Kilbane's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Salvador.
Good body shot from Salvador.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.
Salvador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Salvador.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvador lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvador lands a body shot.
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!
Salvador is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salvador.

Kilbane breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Salvador there.

Salvador has Kilbane up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salvador displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kilbane up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salvador creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salvador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kilbane misses with an elbow strike.
Salvador has Kilbane pushed against the cage.
Kilbane tries to pull guard but Salvador holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilbane drops back down to his feet.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juanito Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salvador keeps control of Kilbane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salvador lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilbane is trying to break the clinch but Salvador is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
Salvador lands a body shot.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
Salvador lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilbane backwards.
Salvador pushes Kilbane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Salvador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salvador lands a body shot.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvador.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador works on Kilbane's body with a couple of short punches.
Salvador stalling the fight.
Kilbane working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Salvador.
A short uppercut from Salvador.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salvador.
Salvador digs a right hand underneath Kilbane's ribcage. Kilbane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salvador lands with a light punch inside.
Salvador lands a shot to the body.
Salvador scores with a shoulder strike.
Salvador lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salvador cracks Kilbane with a nice body shot.
Salvador leaning against his opponent.
Kevin Kilbane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilbane.
Salvador just leaning against Kilbane, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kilbane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salvador's brow.
Salvador taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kilbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Salvador!