PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaine Abelsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abelsons is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Abelsons
vs
Killsbrough

185 cm
21
183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
192 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaine Abelsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough looks to land a right hand but Abelsons moved out of range.
Abelsons is breathing heavily.
Killsbrough throws a nice looking combination but Abelsons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaine Abelsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killsbrough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abelsons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abelsons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abelsons misses the jab.
Abelsons looks to land a body kick but Killsbrough moved away.
Killsbrough throws a shot from downtown. Abelsons moves away and avoids it.
Killsbrough misses with a hook. Abelsons ducked under it nicely.
Abelsons avoids the body shot from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abelsons staying out of range there.
Killsbrough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abelsons moves away.
Killsbrough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abelsons moves away.
Killsbrough goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Killsbrough misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killsbrough takes a swing at Abelsons's ribcage but misses.
Killsbrough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killsbrough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Killsbrough looks to land a combination but Abelsons avoids it well.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab.
Killsbrough ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Abelsons moves out of range.
Killsbrough lands a slapping body shot.
Killsbrough's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Killsbrough duly obliges.
Killsbrough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killsbrough takes a swing at Abelsons's ribcage but misses.
Killsbrough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killsbrough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abelsons moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses with a hook.
Killsbrough lands the left hand.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot.
Abelsons slips a jab from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killsbrough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killsbrough misses with a kick to the body.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Abelsons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killsbrough digs a good body shot into Abelsons's ribs.
Killsbrough with a nice cross.
Abelsons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killsbrough connects with a crisp jab.
Killsbrough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough lands a head shot.
Killsbrough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abelsons circles away quickly and effectively.
Killsbrough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abelsons was well out of range. Poor timing from Killsbrough.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Killsbrough is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abelsons rather than just go for the knockout.
Killsbrough swings for the body but Abelsons moves out of range.
Abelsons throws a big shot that misses.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killsbrough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killsbrough missing with a left hand there. Abelsons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abelsons looks to land a combination but Killsbrough avoids it well.
Killsbrough throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abelsons misses with a hook.
Killsbrough connects with an inside leg kick.
Killsbrough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killsbrough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Abelsons moves out of range.
Killsbrough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killsbrough looks to score with a jab to the body but Abelsons is just out of range.
Abelsons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Killsbrough avoids the head kick by Abelsons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killsbrough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killsbrough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abelsons moves away.
Abelsons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killsbrough finds it's way round the side to connect with Abelsons's head.
Killsbrough misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Killsbrough. Those never looked like landing.
Killsbrough throws a right hand that Abelsons ducks under and follows up with a left that Abelsons also avoids with ease.
Killsbrough is looking to land body kicks.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abelsons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killsbrough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killsbrough misses with the combination.
Abelsons is looking to score with low kicks.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab.
Abelsons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killsbrough was well out of range. Poor timing from Abelsons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killsbrough throws a right hand that Abelsons ducks under and follows up with a left that Abelsons also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killsbrough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killsbrough misses with a body punch
and Abelsons finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Killsbrough throws a head kick but Abelsons moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough just misses with a punch to the body.
Killsbrough throws a sloppy head kick
and Abelsons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab.
Abelsons misses with a jab to the body
and Killsbrough counters with a two punch combo.
Killsbrough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killsbrough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abelsons cracks a nice hook into Killsbrough's ribs.
A big right from Killsbrough misses.
Abelsons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killsbrough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abelsons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Killsbrough's knee momentarily.
Abelsons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killsbrough.
Tyler Killsbrough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killsbrough misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Killsbrough misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Killsbrough lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abelsons backs up against the cage.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abelsons.
Killsbrough throws a leg kick that misses.
Abelsons pushes Killsbrough away with a front kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abelsons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Abelsons avoids them all with ease.
Abelsons moves out of range as Killsbrough strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Abelsons there.
A big left from Killsbrough misses.
Killsbrough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abelsons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killsbrough with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough looks to land a combination but Abelsons avoids it well.
Killsbrough walks into a jab.
Abelsons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abelsons is looking to chop away at Killsbrough's legs.
Killsbrough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killsbrough defending well as Abelsons loads up on a big left hand.
Killsbrough misses with a head kick.
Killsbrough throws a one two combo.
Abelsons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Killsbrough lands a jab to the nose.
Abelsons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killsbrough thows a body shot but no joy.
Abelsons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough throws a body punch but Abelsons moves out of range.
Killsbrough throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abelsons.
Killsbrough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abelsons. Abelsons obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abelsons.
Killsbrough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abelsons. Abelsons obviously looking to wear him down.
Abelsons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killsbrough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot.
Killsbrough fails to land with a series of punches.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abelsons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Killsbrough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killsbrough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abelsons throws a low kick but Killsbrough avoids it.
Killsbrough cracks Abelsons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abelsons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killsbrough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abelsons.
Abelsons looks to land a right hand but Killsbrough moved out of range.
Killsbrough throws a head kick but Abelsons moves out of range.

Abelsons instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough tries to circle away but Abelsons has him pinned against the cage.
Abelsons wants to stall.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Abelsons is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killsbrough trying to land knees to the body.
Killsbrough can't break the clinch.
Killsbrough tries a knee to the head but Abelsons blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abelsons misses with the head strike.
Abelsons taking a breather.
Abelsons keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killsbrough looking to slow down the pace here.
Killsbrough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abelsons has Killsbrough pressed against the cage, preventing Killsbrough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killsbrough can't break the clinch.
Abelsons has Killsbrough pressed against the cage, preventing Killsbrough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abelsons.
Abelsons keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abelsons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Killsbrough breaks the clinch.
Abelsons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a combination that misses
and Abelsons counters with a nice body kick.
Abelsons defending well as Killsbrough loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Killsbrough both land. Nice combination.

That's two 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.

Abelsons moves into the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killsbrough is looking to break free of the clinch but Abelsons has double underhooks.
Abelsons slowing the pace effectively.
Abelsons swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Killsbrough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abelsons moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Abelsons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the side of Abelsons's head but Abelsons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killsbrough misses with a head kick.
Abelsons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killsbrough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Abelsons finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons tries to close the distance and clinch but Killsbrough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abelsons throws a wild body kick that Killsbrough sees coming a mile off.
Abelsons slips under a jab from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Killsbrough there.
Abelsons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abelsons tries a head kick but it misses.
Killsbrough just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler Killsbrough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abelsons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killsbrough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abelsons jabs Killsbrough right on the nose. Killsbrough blinks but takes it well.
Abelsons avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abelsons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abelsons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killsbrough lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Killsbrough misses with a few strikes there.
Killsbrough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killsbrough throws a nice looking combination but Abelsons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abelsons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abelsons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abelsons misses with a leg kick.
Kaine Abelsons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killsbrough misses with a combination
and Abelsons counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Killsbrough is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Killsbrough.
I've got Killsbrough winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Killsbrough!