PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne comes to the ring accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilmster's choice of entrance music: Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. 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.

Osbourne
vs
Kilmster

180 cm
23
192 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

175 cm
21
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Oleg Osbourne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osbourne doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmster circles away.
Kilmster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osbourne.
Kilmster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Osbourne jabs at Kilmster's body.
Kilmster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kilmster.
Kilmster misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kilmster.
Osbourne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilmster pinned against the cage. Kilmster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Kilmster.
Osbourne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osbourne moves forwards but Kilmster connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmster throws a right hand that Osbourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Osbourne also avoids with ease.
Jake Kilmster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmster misses with a body shot
and Osbourne counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilmster falls off balance throwing a combination

and Osbourne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osbourne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilmster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osbourne has Kilmster in his guard.
Kilmster trying to control but Osbourne is working from the bottom.

Osbourne looking for subs off his back but Kilmster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Osbourne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osbourne.
Osbourne wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is working hard here to advance position.

Osbourne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilmster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kilmster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osbourne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilmster has managed to get both his arms back between Osbourne's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
Kilmster postures up and lands a big shot to Osbourne's brow.

Kilmster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osbourne keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Osbourne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kilmster has passed into half guard!
Kilmster uses his free foot to push down on Osbourne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osbourne.
Kilmster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kilmster trying to control but Osbourne is having none of it.
Osbourne working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne regains half guard.
Kilmster controlling the action here.
Osbourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilmster wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Kilmster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne'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.

Kilmster misses with the combination.
Kilmster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osbourne is out of range.
Kilmster misses with a combination

and Osbourne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilmster won't be happy with that.

Osbourne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilmster has escaped the position, nice work there.

Osbourne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilmster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osbourne's guard! Nice work there by Kilmster!
Kilmster stands up over Osbourne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilmster lands a couple of digs.
Kilmster won't allow Osbourne to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osbourne isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kilmster stacks Osbourne on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kilmster!
Osbourne is trying to work for a sweep but Kilmster has mounted him!
Osbourne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Osbourne in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kilmster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Osbourne is looking to improve his position but Kilmster isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster controlling his opponent.
Kilmster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osbourne is looking to escape.
Kilmster breaks from Osbourne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oleg Osbourne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osbourne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilmster controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster landing strikes from the mount and Osbourne is in trouble!
Kilmster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osbourne is looking to escape.
Osbourne is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilmster has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilmster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kilmster controlling the position easily from mount.
Osbourne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilmster wants to control the pace but Osbourne is squirming around nicely.
Osbourne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Osbourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Osbourne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilmster trying to control but Osbourne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Kilmster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
That's time! Osbourne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Osbourne avoids the body shot from Kilmster.
Osbourne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilmster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilmster takes a swing at Osbourne's ribcage but misses.
Kilmster throws a predictable looking body shot

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

Osbourne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kilmster defends it well.
Osbourne is keen to just control but Kilmster is a slippery customer.
Kilmster trying to hold on to Osbourne's head to control him but Osbourne postures up.
Osbourne is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kilmster reverses the position - he's now on top in Osbourne's guard.
Kilmster preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.

Osbourne is looking for a triangle here but Kilmster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osbourne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kilmster's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osbourne wants to improve his position but Kilmster is controlling well.
Kilmster lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osbourne has a hand on Kilmster's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kilmster takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kilmster unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Kilmster.
Osbourne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kilmster trying to control from half guard but Osbourne is working away.
Osbourne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kilmster wants to pass the guard but Osbourne is keeping the position.
Osbourne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but Kilmster defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster has his hands clasped together around Osbourne's back. He's all about the action.

Osbourne seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilmster is controlling Osbourne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kilmster tries to roll over but Osbourne keeps him under control.

Osbourne is working for a kimura but Kilmster is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kilmster is looking to control Osbourne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilmster avoid being mounted?

Osbourne is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kilmster to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kilmster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kilmster slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oleg Osbourne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kilmster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osbourne.
Kilmster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osbourne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilmster finds it's way round the side to connect with Osbourne's head.
Osbourne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilmster's waist but Kilmster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osbourne off to one side.
Kilmster misses with a body shot

and Osbourne counters by moving into the clinch.
Osbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osbourne tries to pull guard but Kilmster won't allow it.
Kilmster prevents a body shot from Osbourne.

Kilmster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilmster throws a series of strikes that have Osbourne backpedaling.
Osbourne tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilmster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmster looks to land a right hand but Osbourne moved out of range.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne is looking to clinch.
Kilmster thows a body shot but no joy.
Kilmster is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot to the body from Kilmster misses
and Osbourne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilmster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilmster misses the body punch
and Osbourne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilmster thinking.

Osbourne clinches up against the ropes.
Osbourne missing with knees to the body.
Osbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Osbourne misses with an elbow over the top.
Osbourne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Osbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmster controls the action.
Kilmster managing to block the knees to the body from Osbourne.
Osbourne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kilmster just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Osbourne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilmster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osbourne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kilmster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osbourne throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kilmster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilmster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osbourne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilmster throws a combination that misses

and Osbourne counters by clinching up.
Osbourne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Osbourne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Osbourne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilmster prevents a body shot from Osbourne.
Osbourne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kilmster walks away with a smile on his face. Osbourne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Osbourne fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilmster misses with an uppercut. Osbourne saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Kilmster misses.
Kilmster throws a sloppy body shot
and Osbourne counters with a right hand to the body.
Osbourne tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kilmster swats away the attempt to clinch by Osbourne.
Osbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osbourne avoids the body shot from Kilmster.

Osbourne closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Osbourne.
Osbourne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kilmster walks away with a smile on his face. Osbourne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jake Kilmster seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Osbourne has closed the distance and engaged Kilmster in a clinch.
Osbourne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osbourne fails to pull guard.
Osbourne tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilmster avoids the damage to the body.
Kilmster tries to circle away but Osbourne has him pinned against the ropes.
Kilmster is trying to break the clinch but Osbourne has him pressed against the ropes.
Kilmster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Osbourne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kilmster just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilmster is trying to break the clinch but Osbourne has him pressed against the ropes.
Osbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilmster backwards.

Osbourne pulls guard effortlessly.

Osbourne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilmster defends well.
Kilmster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kilmster postures up and lands a big shot to Osbourne's brow.
Kilmster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilmster trying to control the position from guard on top but Osbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Osbourne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilmster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Oleg Osbourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kilmster throws an overhand right that lands on Osbourne's shoulder, as Osbourne tries to avoid the shot.
Kilmster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Osbourne rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Osbourne with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Kilmster misses.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilmster swings away with a body shot that misses

and Osbourne counters with a takedown into side control.
Kilmster prevents Osbourne from moving into mount.
Osbourne working away.

Osbourne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilmster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osbourne's guard! Nice work there by Kilmster!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kilmster wants to pass the guard but Osbourne is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osbourne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Osbourne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kilmster escapes and throws Osbourne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Osbourne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kilmster connects with a decent elbow.
Osbourne is looking for a sweep.
Osbourne seems a little lost for a moment, as Kilmster dominates the positioning.
Kilmster wants to control but Osbourne is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kilmster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osbourne to see if he's OK.
Osbourne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilmster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osbourne regains half guard.
Osbourne is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kilmster jumps into side control!
Osbourne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Osbourne gets back to half guard.

Osbourne actively working from the bottom here.
Kilmster slows the pace down in half guard.

Osbourne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kilmster escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kilmster!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is being controlled here.
Osbourne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kilmster trying to mount his opponent but Osbourne defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Osbourne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kilmster trying to control but Osbourne is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Osbourne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kilmster has passed into half guard!
Osbourne tries to get to full guard but Kilmster has control of the leg.
Kilmster controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Osbourne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Osbourne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osbourne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:46

The fight is ruled a majority draw!