PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kirkland
vs
Schilling

183 cm
26
196 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

186 cm
28
197 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Amped Performance
Voodoo Nutrition

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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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Schilling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Kirkland closes the distance and clinches.
Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schilling misses with a body punch.
Kirkland is pushing Schilling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
Schilling scores with a shot to the side of Kirkland's head.

It looks like Troy Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland working aggressively here.
Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilling controls his hands.
Schilling looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling misses with the head strike.
Kirkland dodges an elbow strike from Schilling.
Kirkland avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland effectively controlling the action here.
Kirkland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schilling lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirkland won't want to take too many of those.
Kirkland blocks an uppercut.
Schilling crunches a lovely knee into Kirkland's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kirkland.
A short uppercut from Kirkland.
Kirkland effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schilling.
Schilling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schilling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kirkland on the inside.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
Schilling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards.
Kirkland is struggling to control the position.
Kirkland misses with the head strike.
Kirkland tries to work over Schilling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schilling lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Kirkland.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirkland.
Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilling controls his hands.
Schilling lands with a left to the head.
Kirkland cracks Schilling with a nice body shot.
Kirkland stalling against the cage.
Schilling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by Schilling.
Kirkland misses with some punches.
Schilling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirkland wants to stall.
Kirkland prevents a body shot from Schilling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schilling.
Kirkland controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirkland misses with some punches.
Kirkland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schilling tries a body shot but Kirkland blocks it.
Kirkland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schilling backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling lands an uppercut.
Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkland slowing the pace effectively.
Kirkland blocks a body shot from Schilling.
Still in the clinch, Kirkland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirkland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schilling.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schilling.
Schilling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kirkland.
Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by Schilling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirkland.
Schilling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkland managing to block the knees to the body from Schilling.
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 Troy Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick.
Troy Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Schilling ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Kirkland does no damage.
Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Schilling's head but Schilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Kirkland's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Kirkland finds it's way through Schilling's defenses.
Kirkland thuds his right hand into Schilling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Schilling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Schilling throws a hook but Kirkland avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling is looking to slow Kirkland down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schilling checks a leg kick.
Schilling lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kirkland will feel that in the morning.
Jab, jab by Kirkland - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Schilling counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kirkland is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling throws a hook to the side of Kirkland's head but Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schilling gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Kirkland lands a left and a right that send Schilling crashing to the mat, dazed. Kirkland thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Schilling is rocked!
Kirkland looks to land a combination but Schilling avoids it well.
Schilling is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirkland finish him?
Schilling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schilling seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schilling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schilling tries a quick counter leg kick but Kirkland is wise to it.
Kirkland digs a good body shot into Schilling's ribs.
Kirkland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schilling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirkland.
Schilling wants to clinch up but Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
Kirkland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schilling's head.
Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by Schilling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schilling misses with a body kick.
Schilling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilling lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Kirkland misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Troy Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schilling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schilling throws a lazy right hand but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schilling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirkland sets himself, and Schilling steps forward looking for the clinch! Kirkland avoids it this time.

Kirkland forces Schilling back against the cage and clinches.
Schilling has had enough of the clinch but Kirkland keeps him there for the moment.

Schilling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilling is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kirkland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schilling blocks a low kick nicely.
Schilling defending well as Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Kirkland sizes up Schilling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Schilling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schilling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a jab when Schilling was well out of range.
Schilling throws a big counter head kick but Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Kirkland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut
and Schilling counters with a straight right hand.
Kirkland tries to clinch up.
Schilling is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kirkland misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirkland jabs at Schilling's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirkland is looking to clinch but Schilling is avoiding it.
Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Schilling counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schilling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirkland tries to clinch but Schilling is having none of it.
Kirkland connects with a right hand. Schilling shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Schilling.
Kirkland tests Schilling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkland jabs Schilling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schilling ducks under a wild hook from Kirkland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Kirkland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Schilling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schilling feints a counter leg kick.
Schilling walks into a stiff left hand from Kirkland.
Schilling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirkland.
Kirkland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirkland throws a big shot that misses.
Kirkland throws a series of punches but Schilling avoids them all with ease.
Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
Schilling throws a head kick that misses.
Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but Schilling checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schilling! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kirkland.
Schilling tries to move into range but Kirkland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirkland connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirkland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schilling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schilling misses with a low kick.
Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Schilling moved out of range.
Schilling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schilling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkland lands a jab to Schilling's midsection.
Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schilling can do to turn this around?
Kirkland tries to close the distance and clinch but Schilling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirkland scores with a three punch combo!
Schilling walks into a jab.
Kirkland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schilling to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schilling throws a head kick that Kirkland semi-blocks.
Kirkland wants to clinch up but Schilling keeps it at a distance.
Kirkland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schilling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirkland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schilling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Kirkland is rocked!
Schilling tries to score with a low kick but Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schilling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirkland thinking.
Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schilling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirkland.
Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Schilling moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schilling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirkland tries a low kick but Schilling avoids it.
A big right from Kirkland misses.
Schilling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirkland.
Schilling scores with a jab.
Schilling lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirkland off the cage and back into range.
Kirkland slips under a jab.
Kirkland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirkland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schilling manages to circle out of the way.
Schilling scores with a nice body kick.
Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Schilling counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kirkland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oh Kirkland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirkland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schilling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
Kirkland seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilling lands with a shot to the body.
Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilling manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Schilling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Schilling lands a big head kick that sends Kirkland tumbling to the mat! Schilling takes a step backwards and waves Kirkland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A telegraphed right hand from Kirkland misses the target.
Schilling feints a counter leg kick.
Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
Kirkland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schilling.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Schilling saw that one coming.
As Kirkland backs off Schilling throws a huge counter combo but Kirkland manages to avoid it all.
Schilling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirkland.
Joe Schilling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirkland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Schilling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kirkland 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Kirkland!
Troy Kirkland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.