PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilgore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Providence" - Heal These Wounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kilgore
vs
Bobson

175 cm
24
146 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

168 cm
20
144 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery

[JMFC]Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 REC/CARDIO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Bobson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobson with a hook.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Bobson misses.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilgore catches Bobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilgore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kilgore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robert Bobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Bobson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilgore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilgore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobson walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobson checks a leg kick.
Kilgore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Bobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobson tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Bobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bobson misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobson tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivan Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bobson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kilgore sprawls well initially but Bobson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bobson controlling the action here.
Kilgore gets full guard.
Bobson stopping the sweep attempt from Kilgore.
Bobson trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Bobson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobson throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Bobson looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bobson holds on and takes a little breather.

Bobson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilgore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bobson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore gets full guard.
Bobson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kilgore working a defensive guard here.
Kilgore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Bobson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kilgore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bobson 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.
Bobson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobson manages to get to full guard.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobson has wrist control.
Kilgore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bobson holds on and takes a little breather.
Kilgore wants to pass the guard but Bobson is keeping the position.
Bobson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kilgore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Bobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilgore slips a jab from Bobson.
Bobson wants to clinch.
Kilgore slaps away a takedown attempt from Bobson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kilgore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Bobson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilgore circles away.
Bobson throws a series of punches but Kilgore avoids them all with ease.
Kilgore misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobson fails with the takedown.
Ivan Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Bobson.
Bobson is breathing heavily.
Bobson walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore throws a one two combo.
Kilgore tries to bum rush Bobson with a series of wild strikes but Bobson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivan Kilgore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilgore pinned against the cage. Kilgore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobson takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilgore misses with a few strikes there.
Bobson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kilgore sprawls well. Kilgore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bobson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilgore cracks the inside of Bobson's front leg.
Kilgore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kilgore lands a jab-cross combination.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ivan Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Bobson should have avoided that one.
Bobson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilgore cracks Bobson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bobson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilgore as he avoids it easily.
Kilgore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bobson dodges the punch combination from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Bobson's body. Bobson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bobson throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Bobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilgore throws a one two combo.
Kilgore lands an overhand right.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Kilgore.
A combination from Kilgore does no damage.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kilgore duly obliges.
Bobson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bobson throws a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore misses with a two punch combination.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobson fails with the takedown
and Kilgore counters with a series of strikes. Bobson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Bobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
Bobson takes one to the chin there.
Kilgore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Bobson tries to clinch
enabling Kilgore to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Bobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobson wants to clinch but Kilgore slips to the side
and Bobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bobson looks to clinch
and Kilgore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kilgore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kilgore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Bobson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kilgore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bobson trying to control the position but Kilgore is working away.
Kilgore is trying to improve his position.
Bobson lands a nice forearm strike.
Kilgore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bobson connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kilgore works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kilgore is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is not content to let Bobson control the position.
Bobson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kilgore reverses the position - he's now on top in Bobson's guard.
Kilgore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilgore postures up.
Kilgore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobson is keeping the position for now.
Bobson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bobson wants to sweep here but Kilgore controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Bobson's ribs.
Bobson defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Bobson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kilgore counters with a one-two to the body.
Bobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
Bobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bobson's head.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobson can do to turn this around?
Bobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kilgore scores with a four punch combination!
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Bobson wants to clinch
and Bobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Bobson's body. Bobson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore jabs Bobson right on the nose. Bobson blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilgore lands an overhand right.
Bobson takes one on the button.
Kilgore lands a two punch combo.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Bobson moves out of range.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bobson looks to clinch
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bobson momentarily.
Bobson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bobson wants to clinch but Kilgore slips to the side
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobson manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobson looks to clinch
and Kilgore counters with a one-two to the body.
Bobson dodges the punch combination from Kilgore.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobson.
Kilgore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivan Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobson dodges the punch combination from Kilgore.
Robert Bobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kilgore is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bobson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilgore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kilgore!