PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Kilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Ribera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilburn's entrance music is Always. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kilburn
vs
Ribera

170 cm
24
162 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

180 cm
30
165 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Global Empire MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Kilburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Ribera!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribera misses with a double jab
and Kilburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribera thinking.
Ribera moves away from the strike by Kilburn.
Kilburn throws a head kick that misses.
Kilburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilburn.
Kilburn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribera.

Kilburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kilburn as Ribera tries to tie him up.
Kilburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ribera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilburn misses with a knee to the head.
Kilburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribera is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilburn has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kilburn.

It looks like Manny Ribera has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilburn lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera is trying to force a seperation but Kilburn has the dominant position.
Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ribera as Kilburn tries to tie him up.
Ribera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilburn is pressed up against the cage. Ribera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilburn down to the mat. Kilburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kilburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilburn throws a series of punches but Ribera avoids them all with ease.
Kilburn misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Kilburn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilburn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribera.
Ribera shoots for a takedown but Kilburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kane Kilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Ribera.
Ribera thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ribera.
Ribera with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribera misses the jab.
Ribera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribera takes a swing at Kilburn's ribcage but misses.
Kilburn works the jab nicely.
Ribera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribera somewhat.
Kilburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kilburn instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kilburn.
Kilburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ribera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ribera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kilburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ribera looks winded!
Kilburn lands an elbow just above Ribera 's eye.
Ribera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilburn lands an elbow that stopped Ribera in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Kilburn has Ribera pressed against the cage, preventing Ribera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilburn slows down the pace here.
Kilburn lands an uppercut.
Kilburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ribera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilburn has him pressed against the cage.

Ribera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kilburn back to the cage. Ribera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ribera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilburn is fending him off so far but Ribera persists. Nope, Kilburn circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribera lands a right hook to the body.
Ribera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilburn.
Kane Kilburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilburn.
Kilburn scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Ribera - just one landing.
A jab from Ribera misses.
Ribera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Kilburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Ribera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ribera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilburn.
Kilburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribera.
Kilburn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ribera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilburn moves in looking to clinch but Ribera pushes him off.
Kane Kilburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilburn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribera throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribera blocks a head kick by Kilburn.
Ribera throws a right hand that Kilburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilburn also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ribera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilburn - the referee stops the clock and Ribera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilburn. Ribera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ribera is breathing heavily.
Ribera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribera.
A right-left combo lands from Ribera.
Kilburn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilburn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riberas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilburn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilburn.
Some wild striking there from Kilburn.

Ribera gets tackled into the cage by Kilburn. Kilburn maintains the clinch.
Ribera being controlled against the cage.
Ribera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilburn is pressed up against the cage. Ribera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilburn down to the mat. Kilburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ribera tries to keep at a distance but Kilburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribera is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilburn has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
Kilburn effectively controlling the action here.
Kilburn is looking to control Ribera's arms but Ribera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kilburn has his back to the cage.
Kilburn tries to land a knee to the head but Ribera blocks with his arms.
Ribera tries to circle away but Kilburn has him pinned against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribera is trying to force a seperation but Kilburn has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilburn obliges.
Kilburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riberas head.
Kilburn tries a knee to the head but Ribera blocks it.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow.
Ribera is looking for a takedown.
Kilburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribera.
Kane Kilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Ribera.
Ribera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kilburn after a bit of a struggle.
Kilburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ribera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilburn throws an elbow but misses.
Ribera is trying to drag Kilburn to the mat but Kilburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribera takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Manny Ribera's cut even more.
Kilburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribera.
Ribera blocks a body shot from Kilburn.
Kilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribera's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribera tries for a takedown but Kilburn manages to get underhooks.
Kilburn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ribera's defenses.
Ribera tries a body shot but Kilburn blocks it.
Ribera is trying to break the clinch but Kilburn has him pressed against the cage.
Kilburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kilburn can't find room to land a body shot as Ribera controls the action.
Kane Kilburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Kilburn.

The cut above Manny Ribera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kilburn working Ribera over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kilburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ribera takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilburn scores with a knee to the head.
Kilburn lands a right hand.
Kilburn controlling the action here for a moment.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Kilburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Ribera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ribera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilburn is looking to clinch but Ribera is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribera. Kilburn does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kilburn pushes Ribera up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow.
Ribera looking for a takedown.
Ribera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilburn can't find room to land a body shot as Ribera controls the action.
Kilburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribera goes for a takedown attempt but Kilburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ribera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribera throws a right and a left that Kilburn avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilburn. Ribera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilburn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manny Ribera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kilburn lands a big head kick that sends Ribera tumbling to the mat! Kilburn takes a step backwards and waves Ribera back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ribera is rocked!
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!
A good leg kick by Kilburn.
Ribera is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilburn finish him?
Kilburn cracks Ribera with a hook to the temple - Ribera is on wobbly legs here! Kilburn swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ribera falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kilburn wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kane Kilburn!
Our winner, Kane Kilburn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.