PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Killsbrough could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Smith's chin.

Killsbrough
vs
Smith

182 cm
25
192 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

200 cm
23
213 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith defending well as Killsbrough loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Killsbrough steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killsbrough has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Killsbrough misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Killsbrough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Tyler Killsbrough has been cut.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Killsbrough is out of range.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Killsbrough takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Killsbrough throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killsbrough goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killsbrough on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Killsbrough moved out of range.
Killsbrough dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Killsbrough loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Killsbrough's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Killsbrough steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Killsbrough moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Killsbrough.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Killsbrough moves out of range easily.
Killsbrough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses the body punch
and Killsbrough counters with a nice uppercut.
Killsbrough misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Killsbrough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Killsbrough throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killsbrough swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killsbrough circles away.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a right and a left that Killsbrough avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Smith misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killsbrough. Killsbrough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Killsbrough'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. This is the final round!

Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killsbrough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killsbrough throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough slips a straight right by Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killsbrough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyler Killsbrough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Killsbrough steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killsbrough misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Killsbrough sprawls well.
Smith scores with a hook.
Killsbrough is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That kick from Smith tenderised Killsbrough's leg. Killsbrough is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killsbrough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killsbrough tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Tyler Killsbrough's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Smith!