PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilgore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is "Providence" - Heal These Wounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kilgore
vs
Shabadoo

175 cm
22
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Attliction

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Shabadoo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Kilgore moves out of range as Shabadoo strikes.
Shabadoo throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shabadoo.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kilgore rushes Shabadoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Kilgore is looking to clinch but Shabadoo is avoiding it.
Kilgore wants to clinch.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabadoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabadoo misses with a hook
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Shabadoo jumps back.
Kilgore looks to land a combination but Shabadoo avoids it well.
Shabadoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilgore counters with a two punch combo.
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Shabadoo sprawls well.
Shabadoo misses with a combination
and Kilgore counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore tries for a takedown but Shabadoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Shabadoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilgore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shabadoo counters with a left and a right that stings Kilgore.
Shabadoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilgore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shabadoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shabadoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore misses with a takedown

and Shabadoo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kilgore!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore is breathing heavily.
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!
Shabadoo landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shabadoo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kilgore squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shabadoo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shabadoo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kilgore's face.
Shabadoo trying to control but Kilgore is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shabadoo with good strikes from the mount here!
Kilgore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Shabadoo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kilgore is looking to improve his position but Shabadoo isn't that keen on the idea.
Shabadoo dominating with strikes here.
Kilgore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kilgore is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kilgore is trying to escape the mount.
Shabadoo lands a big elbow.
Shabadoo looking to finish with strikes here!
Kilgore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kilgore wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kilgore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Shabadoo's defenses.
Shabadoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilgore.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore misses with a few strikes there.
Ivan Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Shabadoo should have avoided that one.
Shabadoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilgore moves out of range as Shabadoo strikes.
Kilgore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Shabadoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shabadoo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shabadoo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilgore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilgore doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shabadoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shabadoo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shabadoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kilgore's head.
Kilgore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kilgore looking for a guillotine here but Shabadoo defends easily.
Kilgore wants to stand and escape but Shabadoo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Kilgore does it's job there.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shabadoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Shabadoo throws a right and a left that Kilgore avoids nicely.
Good work by Shabadoo as he checks the leg kick.
Shabadoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilgore has his takedown stuffed
and Shabadoo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilgore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Shabadoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kilgore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shabadoo stops Kilgore from standing up.
Kilgore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shabadoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilgore is looking to stand up but Shabadoo isn't so interested in that idea.

Kilgore working for a triangle but Shabadoo defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo pushing down on Kilgore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shabadoo passes to full mount!
Kilgore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Shabadoo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kilgore is trying desperately to improve position.
Kilgore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kilgore works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilgore is on top in guard.
Kilgore looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore wanted to stand there but Shabadoo had control of the position.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabadoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore wants to get up but he can't break Shabadoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kilgore stands and steps away. Shabadoo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kilgore misses with a takedown
and Shabadoo counters with a left and a right that stings Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Shabadoo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabadoo tries to advance to mount but Kilgore denies him.
Kilgore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shabadoo landing strikes.
Shabadoo tries to advance to mount but Kilgore denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shabadoo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kilgore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shabadoo is nestled in close to Kilgore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Shabadoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilgore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shabadoo.

Shabadoo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kilgore has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shabadoo lands a nice short elbow.
Shabadoo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kilgore regains half guard.
Kilgore has hold of Shabadoo's hands but Shabadoo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore wants to get back to his feet.
Kilgore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kilgore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kilgore has one foot on Shabadoo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kilgore fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilgore tries to clinch but Shabadoo moves away

and Shabadoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shabadoo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabadoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kilgore uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shabadoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Kilgore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shabadoo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shabadoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Shabadoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kilgore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilgore throws a sloppy body shot
and Shabadoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a few strikes there.
Kilgore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ivan Kilgore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilgore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kilgore throws a right and a left that Shabadoo avoids nicely.
Kilgore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shabadoo.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilgore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shabadoo.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shabadoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilgore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a series of strikes that have Shabadoo backpedaling.
Kilgore tries to clinch but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Shabadoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore tries for a takedown but Shabadoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shabadoo counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Shabadoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Shabadoo scores a takedown into full mount!
Shabadoo looking to finish Kilgore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilgore!
Kilgore is desperately trying to improve his position but Shabadoo has a good base and remains in mount.
Joey Shabadoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilgore regains half guard.
Kilgore manages to get to full guard.
Shabadoo connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shabadoo!

Kilgore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shabadoo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kilgore is looking to stand but Kilgore has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kilgore looking to control but Shabadoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shabadoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilgore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shabadoo is looking to escape.
Shabadoo is trying to reverse the position but instead Kilgore has taken his back - oops!
Shabadoo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kilgore.
Kilgore has Shabadoo flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shabadoo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kilgore gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shabadoo tries to break free.

Shabadoo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kilgore's arms.

Kilgore is looking for the choke from the back position but Shabadoo is controlling his hands well.

Kilgore is persistently looking for the submission but Shabadoo is defending it well.

Shabadoo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore is trying to stick to Shabadoo's back but Shabadoo is turning into Kilgore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kilgore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo won't allow Kilgore to get back to his feet.
Shabadoo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.

Kilgore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabadoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shabadoo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kilgore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kilgore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shabadoo off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore tries to keep control of the position but Shabadoo is staying busy.
Kilgore looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kilgore cracks Shabadoo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Shabadoo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kilgore softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ivan Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Shabadoo is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shabadoo tries to escape the position.
Shabadoo is still in real trouble! Can Kilgore finish him?

Kilgore has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Shabadoo is defending well but eventually Kilgore manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Shabadoo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kilgore!