PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bing Chilling (ranked 4894 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Kirsnick Khari Ball (ranked 426 p4p, 355 weight class). Kirsnick Khari Ball has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bing Chilling's chin.

Chilling
vs
Ball

177 cm
20
167
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
20
159
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Chilling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirsnick Khari Ball!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chilling swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Chilling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ball to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chilling working for submissions but it's allowed Ball to get to half guard.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Chilling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chilling!
Chilling wants to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Chilling is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilling tries to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Chilling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chilling is controlling Ball's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ball prevents Chilling from improving his position.
Ball is keen to just control but Chilling is a slippery customer.
Chilling manages to get to full guard.
Ball wants to control from the top but Chilling keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chilling controlling Ball's posture.
Ball must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Chilling looking for subs off his back but Ball has passed one foot through into half guard.

Chilling actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ball's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ball's back!
Ball wants to escape the position.
Ball trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Chilling.

Ball showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ball is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chilling off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chilling looking for the choke but no joy.
Chilling trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Chilling working for a choke but Ball is defending well.
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 Bing Chilling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chilling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chilling checks a low kick from Ball.
Ball closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chilling counters with a left and a right that stings Ball.

Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Chilling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Ball successfully pulls guard.
Chilling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ball is trying to keep Chilling in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chilling wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball is trying to control the position but Chilling postures up.
Chilling looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bing Chilling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Chilling with that takedown attempt.

Chilling tries to sprawl but Ball drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball stalling away here and it's allowed Chilling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Chilling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ball gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chilling can't keep his opponent in guard - Ball advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chilling keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chilling trying to control here.

Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chilling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chilling keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.

Chilling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ball is fighting to break Chilling's control of his arms but Chilling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Ball stands and steps away. Chilling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball tries to clinch but Chilling is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirsnick Khari Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Ball wants to clinch up but Chilling keeps it at a distance.
Ball tries to clinch but Chilling is having none of it.
Chilling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ball.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Chilling moves out of range easily.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chilling lands a body shot.
Ball throws a head kick but Chilling moves out of range.
Chilling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball misses with a low kick.
Chilling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Ball fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chilling to the ground. Ball is now in Chilling's guard.
Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilling wants to sweep here but Ball controlling him for the moment.
Ball trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.

Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Chilling's legs - danger averted.
Chilling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ball has gone for a leg lock! Chilling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ball's guard.

Chilling looking to pass the guard.
Chilling preventing the sweep.

Chilling drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ball looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ball looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ball!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball trying to control the action but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Ball advances to full mount.
Chilling is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Ball is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Chilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.

Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chilling on his heels. He'll look to pass Chilling's guard now, I'm sure.
Ball wanted to stand there but Chilling had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirsnick Khari Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball!