PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Chavalo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Tyler Killsbrough has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Chavalo
vs
Killsbrough

190 cm
22
204 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
192 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killsbrough takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chavalo slips under a jab.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot.
Killsbrough swings for the body but Chavalo moves out of range.
Killsbrough misses with a hook. Chavalo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough takes a swing at Chavalo's ribcage but misses.
Killsbrough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chavalo instigates a clinch.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavalo lands a left hand.

Killsbrough manages to break the clinch.
Killsbrough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killsbrough throws a sloppy head kick and Chavalo moves out of range easily.
Killsbrough swinging wildly here.
Chavalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavalo fakes the leg kick and cracks Killsbrough in the body.
Chavalo throws a low kick but Killsbrough avoids it.
Chavalo moves out of range as Killsbrough strikes.
Killsbrough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Killsbrough takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Killsbrough misses with a straight right.
Killsbrough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killsbrough misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killsbrough. Chavalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavalo.
Killsbrough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chavalo. Chavalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Killsbrough thows a leg kick but Chavalo checks it
and Chavalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavalo throws a lazy head kick
and Killsbrough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough lands with a good body shot.
Tyler Killsbrough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killsbrough thuds his right hand into Chavalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Killsbrough throws a combination that misses
and Chavalo counters with a leg kick.
Killsbrough throws out a loose jab but Chavalo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Chavalo instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killsbrough working hard to break the clinch.
Chavalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chavalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Killsbrough checks the leg kick.
Killsbrough misses with a body punch
and Chavalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Killsbrough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killsbrough misses with a shot to the body
and Chavalo counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavalo counters with a head kick. That will keep Killsbrough thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice body kick there by Chavalo.
Chavalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough throws a lazy body kick
and Chavalo counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Killsbrough misses.
Killsbrough throws a lazy head kick
and Chavalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler Killsbrough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killsbrough misses with a shot to the body
and Chavalo counters with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chavalo.
A low kick from Killsbrough is predictable there
and Chavalo counters with a leg kick.
Killsbrough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough thows a leg kick but Chavalo checks it
letting Chavalo counter with a right hand.
Killsbrough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavalo counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Killsbrough misses.
Chavalo throws a low kick but Killsbrough avoids it.
Chavalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killsbrough throws a sloppy body shot
and Chavalo counters with a three punch combo that has Killsbrough backing up. Killsbrough nods at Chavalo to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses with a hook to the body
and Chavalo counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Chavalo.
Chavalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Killsbrough is predictable there

and Chavalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chavalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killsbrough backwards.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Chavalo is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavalo.
Killsbrough tries to break free but Chavalo pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Chavalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killsbrough takes a shot to the head.
George Chavalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Chavalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chavalo prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Killsbrough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo lands a shot to the body.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Chavalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chavalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chavalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Killsbrough is breathing heavily.
Chavalo digs a right hand into Killsbrough's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killsbrough's gas tank.
Chavalo prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.
Chavalo is working Killsbrough over against the cage.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chavalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavalo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Chavalo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Killsbrough thows a leg kick but Chavalo checks it
and Chavalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chavalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chavalo counter with a right hand.
Killsbrough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killsbrough connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Killsbrough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chavalo counters with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Killsbrough misses
and Chavalo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Killsbrough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavalo.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot
and Chavalo counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavalo.
Killsbrough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killsbrough drops his hands momentarily and Chavalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo throws a head kick that misses
and Killsbrough counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killsbrough throws a combination that misses
and Chavalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavalo throws a looping overhand right but Killsbrough ducks down to avoid it.
Chavalo throws a sloppy head kick and Killsbrough moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses the body punch
and Chavalo counters with a nice leg kick.
Killsbrough is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavalo rather than just go for the knockout.
Chavalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab
and Chavalo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Killsbrough throws a leg kick
and Chavalo counters with a big head kick but Killsbrough shrugs it off.
Killsbrough throws a combination that misses
and Chavalo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killsbrough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Killsbrough misses its intended target.
Killsbrough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Chavalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Killsbrough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killsbrough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killsbrough throws a head kick that misses
and Chavalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killsbrough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavalo counters with a straight right hand.
Chavalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killsbrough's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Chavalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavalo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Chavalo!