PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Killsbrough

186 cm
25
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
192 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killsbrough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Killsbrough to counter with a crisp jab.
Killsbrough throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killsbrough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killsbrough counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Killsbrough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson defending well as Killsbrough loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killsbrough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killsbrough lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killsbrough counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Austin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killsbrough misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Killsbrough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Killsbrough counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Killsbrough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killsbrough counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Killsbrough counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killsbrough counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killsbrough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killsbrough counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killsbrough scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Killsbrough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killsbrough scores with a hook.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Killsbrough misses.
Killsbrough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Austin Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a nice body kick.
Killsbrough digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Killsbrough throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killsbrough is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Killsbrough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Killsbrough counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killsbrough counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Killsbrough lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Killsbrough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killsbrough ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killsbrough lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Killsbrough sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killsbrough lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Johnson is rocked!
Killsbrough connects with a combination that backs up Johnson into the cage. Killsbrough lands a flurry of punches that gets past Johnson's guard. Johnson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Killsbrough bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Killsbrough!