PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 912 p4p, 815 weight class) and Tupa Halloo (ranked 140 p4p, 124 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kilpatrick
vs
Halloo

178 cm
32
205
22 - 14 - 1

188 cm
36
220
19 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HARDCORE Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupa Halloo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halloo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halloo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Halloo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilpatrick at a distance.
Halloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick with a poor takedown
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilpatrick tries to land a front kick but Halloo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kilpatrick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilpatrick lands in his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick won't allow Halloo to sweep him here.
Kilpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halloo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpatrick is one step ahead there.
Halloo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kilpatrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpatrick's guard.

Halloo trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilpatrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halloo working some strikes from top position.
Halloo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halloo trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Halloo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halloo content to stall in guard here.

Kilpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
Kilpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halloo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halloo's head.
Halloo is pulling down on Kilpatrick's head to control his posture.
Kilpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilpatrick won't allow Halloo to sweep him here.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Halloo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kilpatrick moves out of range of the body kick from Halloo.
Kilpatrick needs to keep his hands up - Halloo had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
A slow jab from Halloo misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Halloo.
Halloo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Oooooh!!! Halloo has knocked Kilpatrick down with a huge combo! Halloo steps away and waves a wobbly Kilpatrick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kilpatrick dives in and scores a takedown into Halloo's guard.
Kilpatrick preventing the sweep.
Kilpatrick being controlled here momentarily.
Halloo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo pulls Kilpatrick in to control the position.
Halloo keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
Halloo pulls Kilpatrick in to control the position.
Halloo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Halloo blocks nicely.
Kilpatrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halloo is keeping the position for now.
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilpatrick working some strikes from top position.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick with a nice head shot there.
Kilpatrick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halloo keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses. Halloo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilpatrick's guard. Nice move by Halloo!

Halloo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kilpatrick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kilpatrick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Halloo content to stall in guard here.

Kilpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Halloo misses with a head kick.
Kilpatrick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halloo avoids it.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kilpatrick backs off Halloo throws a huge counter combo but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it all.

Halloo clinches.
Halloo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushes Halloo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halloo misses with some punches.
Kilpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Halloo.
Kilpatrick blocking some punches.
Halloo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halloo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Halloo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
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!
Halloo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Halloo avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Halloo misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Kilpatrick misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halloo.
Halloo blocks an elbow strike.
Kilpatrick goes for a takedown attempt but Halloo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halloo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Halloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halloo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halloo avoids it.
Halloo throws a hook but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Kilpatrick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halloo. That did some damage!
Halloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halloo checks a low kick from Kilpatrick.
Halloo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kilpatrick.
Halloo misses with a head kick.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick but Halloo moves out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the side of Halloo's head but Halloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupa Halloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilpatrick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halloo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halloo wants it to stay on the feet.
Halloo slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloo wants to clinch up but Kilpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Halloo throws a front kick that sends Kilpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Halloo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilpatrick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Halloo.
Halloo slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
Halloo connects with a crisp jab.
Kilpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Halloo misses.

Halloo rushes Kilpatrick and presses him up against the cage.
Halloo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from Halloo.
Kilpatrick misses with a body punch.
Halloo blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halloo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Halloo throws a big shot that misses.
Halloo checks the leg kick.
Kilpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Halloo slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Nice cross by Kilpatrick.
Halloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Halloo.
Kilpatrick pushes Halloo away with a front kick.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy body kick
and Halloo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Halloo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halloo at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Halloo.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilpatrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Halloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilpatrick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a nice hook to Halloo's body. Halloo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halloo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilpatrick's sensitive parts.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but Halloo moves out of range.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch up
and Halloo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilpatrick thuds a left hand into Halloo's body.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Halloo.
Halloo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Halloo. Those never looked like landing.
Halloo walks into a straight right hand from Kilpatrick.
Halloo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilpatrick misses with a straight left.
Halloo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halloo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilpatrick.
Halloo is looking to clinch.
Kilpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Halloo forces Kilpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Kilpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Kilpatrick fails to pull guard.
Kilpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halloo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Halloo manages to break the clinch.
Kilpatrick looks for the body kick but Halloo saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halloo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kilpatrick had his way with Tupa Halloo in that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kilpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halloo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halloo avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.

Kilpatrick gets the takedown into side control.
Halloo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Halloo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilpatrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kilpatrick in side control, throwing shots but Halloo defends.
Halloo struggling a bit here.
Halloo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to full guard.
Halloo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halloo tries to stand and escape but Kilpatrick actually recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kilpatrick working for submissions but it's allowed Halloo to get to half guard.
Halloo slows the pace down in half guard.
Jesse Kilpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halloo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick gets full guard.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep here but Halloo controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halloo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kilpatrick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kilpatrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halloo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halloo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kilpatrick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halloo uses it to pass to side control.
Kilpatrick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but Halloo is controlling well.
Kilpatrick manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tupa Halloo.
I think Halloo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tupa Halloo!
Tupa Halloo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.