PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kilju
vs
Scott

175 cm
23
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Kilju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Scott!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kilju pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kilju is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Kilju is pressed up against the cage. Scott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilju down to the mat. Kilju avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kilju rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott gets underhooks to prevent Kilju's takedown attempt.
Kilju goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Kilju.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Scott turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scott manages to end up in side control.
Kilju on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilju tries to get out of the position.
Kilju is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilju is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju looks to move to half guard but instead Scott has passed into mount! Damn!
Kilju is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Kilju sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kilju defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju trying to get back to full guard but Scott takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kilju gets back to half guard.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilju has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.

Scott is looking for a kimura but Kilju is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is controlling Scott's trapped leg to prevent Scott from advancing to side control.
Kilju looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kilju works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Austin Scott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilju paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilju closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.

Scott gets a clinch.

Kilju has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilju lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Kilju will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scott shoots for a takedown but Kilju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott goes for a double leg but Kilju avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kilju continues to drive forward.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilju fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pablo Kilju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Scott.
Scott tries for a takedown but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pablo Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Kilju gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.

Kilju gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Scott regains guard.
Kilju advances to half guard.
Kilju thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kilju connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Kilju working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kilju is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scott is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kilju is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilju trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott trying to hold on to Kilju's head to control him but Kilju postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilju lands with a punch from half guard.
Pablo Kilju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilju scores with a couple of nice shots.
Scott is looking to control Kilju's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Kilju trying to advance position but Scott counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilju passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju is putting a hurting on Scott here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Kilju is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilju looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilju lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott has hold of Kilju's hands but Kilju slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kilju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilju thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Kilju missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kilju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilju looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilju scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilju looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilju throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott tries to roll over but Kilju keeps him under control.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilju.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Kilju dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Kilju as Scott shoots in.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Kilju shows good takedown defense.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo Kilju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Scott.
Kilju tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilju somewhat.
Kilju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilju attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilju is looking to land body kicks.

Kilju feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kilju throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilju's guard. Nice move by Scott!
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilju is keeping the position for now.
Kilju controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kilju wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilju is trying to keep Scott in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pablo Kilju just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kilju.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju working the strikes but Scott uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kilju looks to land a strike but Scott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kilju stops Scott from standing up.
Kilju throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilju's guard. Nice move by Scott!
Kilju tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilju, not yet.
Kilju keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Scott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Kilju sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kilju closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Kilju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Kilju loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilju throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Scott has control of Kilju's left arm, preventing Kilju from doing any damage.
Pablo Kilju is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilju is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Austin Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilju slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Kilju showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilju has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Kilju!