PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Osborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington's entrance music is America Fuck Yeah. A fine choice. Osborne has chosen DMX - We Right Here as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Killington
vs
Osborne

183 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Killington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne Osborne!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Killington catches Osborne right on the button with a cross.
Killington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osborne swivels and escapes.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch but Killington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osborne throws a looping overhand right but Killington ducks down to avoid it.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Killington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Osborne cracks Killington with a good jab.
Osborne fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Osborne 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.
Killington stops Osborne from standing up.
Osborne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osborne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osborne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Killington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Osborne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Killington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch but Killington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osborne tries to clinch but Killington moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne wants to clinch.
Osborne tries to clinch there but Killington circles away.
Killington misses with a wild body shot.

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.
Killington shoots in looking for a takedown. Osborne tries to sprawl out of it but Killington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Osborne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killington throws a hook but Osborne avoids it easily.
Osborne misses with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborne tries to clinch there but Killington circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Osborne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osborne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killington circles away quickly and effectively.
Killington tries for a takedown but Osborne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Osborne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osborne throws a shot from downtown. Killington moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington keeps the fight on the outside.
Osborne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killington moves away.
Osborne is looking to slow Killington down with leg kicks.
Killington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Osborne tries to avoid it but Killington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Osborne to the ground. Osborne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osborne stuffs the takedown attempt from Killington. Killington gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osborne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osborne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osborne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Osborne takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osborne tries for a takedown but Killington circles away easily

and Killington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Killington is trying to work for a kimura but Osborne is defending well.
Killington thows a huge punch but Osborne dodges it nicely.
Killington trying to control from half guard but Osborne is working away.
Osborne pushes Killington off looking to stand but Killington dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Buzz Killington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Killington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Osborne wants to clinch
and Killington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Killington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Killington lands in his opponent's guard.
Killington wants to pass the guard but Osborne is keeping the position.
Killington trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborne keeping full guard, as Killington tries to pass.
Killington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Killington advances to half guard.

Killington is working for a kimura but Osborne is defending it quite comfortably.
Osborne has a hand on Killington's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Killington takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Killington looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Osborne is looking to improve his position but Killington isn't that keen on the idea.

Killington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Osborne is surviving well by controlling Killington's body position as best he can.

Killington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Osborne holds on to Killington around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Killington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne is trying to stand.
Killington landing strikes, looking to finish!

Killington is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Osborne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Osborne!
Osborne postures up.
Osborne looking to sit in guard and control but Killington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Killington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osborne is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osborne keeping moving, preventing Killington from controlling successfully.

Killington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Osborne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Osborne has escaped and now he's on top!
Killington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osborne wants to pass the guard but Killington is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killington clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Osborne looks to clinch

and Killington counters with a shoot takedown. Osborne fights it but they end up in guard.

Killington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killington controlling from the top position.
Killington is looking to work some ground and pound but Osborne has wrist control.
Osborne wants to stand up but Killington is controlling him.
Killington is stalling in the full guard.
Killington trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killington trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Osborne with a lazy takedown attempt

and Killington counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Killington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Killington wants to control from the top but Osborne keeps moving.
Osborne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Killington controls the pace.
Killington stopping the sweep attempt from Osborne.
Killington passes Osborne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne is staying active underneath Killington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buzz Killington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Killington is looking for a kimura but Osborne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killington to get the leverage.
Killington prevents Osborne from improving his position.
Killington stalling away here and it's allowed Osborne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Killington stands and throws Osborne's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Killington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osborne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Osborne is trying to improve his position.

Killington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Killington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osborne, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killington had his way with Wayne Osborne in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Osborne closes the distance looking to clinch

and Killington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Osborne's guard.
Osborne keeping moving, preventing Killington from controlling successfully.
Killington preventing the sweep.
Killington postures up.
Killington trying to control but Osborne is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killington drops back looking for a leg! Osborne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osborne manages to kick Killington off! Killington jumps back into Osborne's guard.
Killington controlling from the top position.
Killington with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Osborne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Osborne defends it nicely.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Killington paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Killington working away.
Osborne is looking to reverse the position.
Wayne Osborne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Killington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Killington trying to control the position but Osborne is working away.
Osborne defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington happy to just control the position for now.
An elbow from Killington crashes against the mat.
Killington is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Killington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osborne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Osborne tries to bench press Killington off him but Killington keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killington 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killington!
Buzz Killington is the new welterweight champion!