PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Killman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killman has chosen Dangerous by Conroy Smith as his entrance music. Bob Killman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Delgado
vs
Killman

165 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shelton Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Killman!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killman throws a lazy head kick

and Delgado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Killman is trying to drag Delgado to the mat but Delgado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Killman can't get the takedown.
Delgado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shelton Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Killman.
Killman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Delgado is defending well.
Delgado crunches a lovely knee into Killman's ribcage.
Killman stops a takedown attempt from Delgado.
Delgado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killman.
Killman looks winded!

Delgado gets control of Killman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Delgado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Killman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delgado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killman has managed to get both his arms back between Delgado's legs - danger averted.

Delgado looking for a guillotine here but Killman defends easily.
Delgado could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Killman stands up from Delgado's guard - Killman perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delgado moves into range and clinches up with Killman.
Killman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delgado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Delgado stops a takedown attempt from Killman.
Delgado has Killman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delgado goes for a takedown attempt but Killman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killman throws a sloppy head kick
and Delgado counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delgado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delgado is trying to pull guard but Killman has him pressed against the cage.
Delgado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killman walks away with a smile on his face. Delgado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killman pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Delgado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delgado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Delgado stops a takedown attempt from Killman.
Delgado tries to land knees in the clinch but Killman avoids the damage to the body.

Delgado gets control of Killman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Delgado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Killman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Delgado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Killman has Delgado in his guard.
Killman wants to sweep here but Delgado controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Delgado manages to pass to side control.

Delgado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delgado.
Delgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killman is controlling Delgado's trapped leg to prevent Delgado from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delgado lands with a punch from half guard.
Killman trying to control from the bottom.
Killman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delgado.

Delgado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delgado.
Killman wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelton Delgado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Killman throws a lazy head kick
and Delgado counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick from Killman lands but Delgado takes it in his stride.

It looks like Shelton Delgado has been cut.
Killman misses with a head kick.
Killman throws a sloppy head kick
and Delgado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Killman's knee momentarily.
Killman throws a lazy head kick
and Delgado counters with a head kick. That will keep Killman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Killman throws a head kick that misses
and Delgado counters with a leg kick.
Delgado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Killman defends well and Delgado ends up having to push Killman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delgado tries to pull guard but Killman holds him up against the cage and eventually Delgado drops back down to his feet.
Killman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killman is pressed up against the cage. Delgado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killman down to the mat. Killman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelton Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Delgado gets a clinch.

Delgado has picked Killman up - he's going for a ride! Delgado dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Killman is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delgado is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killman tries to get to full guard but Delgado has control of the leg.
Delgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delgado is thwarting Killman's attempts to control the position.

Delgado seems to be working for a kimura but Killman defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado 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.
Killman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Killman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Killman has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killman looking to control.
Delgado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delgado connects with a couple of short punches.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Killman has wrist control.
Killman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killman has Delgado pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Killman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Killman throws a head kick that misses
and Delgado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Killman's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delgado closes the distance and clinches.
Delgado is trying to drag Killman to the mat but Killman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delgado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Delgado wants to get back to striking at distance but Killman won't allow it.
Killman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delgado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delgado is trying to pull guard but Killman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killman is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado is trying to force a seperation but Killman has the dominant position.
Delgado tries to pull guard but Killman won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Killman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shelton Delgado'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!

Killman throws a sloppy head kick
and Delgado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Killman's knee momentarily.
Killman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Killman misses
and Delgado counters with an outside leg kick.

Delgado clinches.
Killman wants to take the fight to the mat but Delgado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Delgado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Delgado drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delgado after a bit of a struggle.
Delgado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelton Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killman tries for a takedown but Delgado manages to get underhooks.
Delgado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Delgado gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Delgado seems to be looking for submissions.
Killman is pressing down on Delgado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Killman controls Delgado momentarily but Delgado frees himself.
Killman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Killman has his feet on Delgado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Killman throws a sloppy head kick
and Delgado counters with a head kick.

Delgado rushes Killman and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killman looking for a takedown.
Delgado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delgado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killman throws a sloppy head kick
and Delgado counters with a solid body kick.
Delgado blocks a head kick by Killman.
Bob Killman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killman throws a sloppy head kick
and Delgado counters with a three punch combo that has Killman backing up. Killman nods at Delgado to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delgado avoids the head kick by Killman.

Delgado forces Killman back against the cage and clinches.
Killman is looking to take this one to the mat.

Delgado lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killman wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy.

Killman kicks Delgado off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killman throws a lazy head kick
and Delgado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killman throws a lazy head kick

and Delgado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Delgado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Killman stands up and waves to Delgado to follow him.
Delgado blocks a head kick by Killman.
Killman throws a sloppy head kick and Delgado moves out of range easily.

Delgado closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delgado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delgado tries to pull guard but Killman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delgado.
Killman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shelton Delgado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Delgado prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Delgado pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Delgado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killman defends well.
Killman advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shelton Delgado.
I think Delgado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Delgado!