PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Kickbuttowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jake Jyllendael
vs
Kickbuttowski

184 cm
27
239 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

196 cm
24
248 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jyllendael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Kickbuttowski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kickbuttowski has closed the distance and engaged Jyllendael in a clinch.
Kickbuttowski throws a head punch that misses.
Kickbuttowski is pressed up against the cage. Jyllendael has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kickbuttowski down to the mat. Kickbuttowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jyllendael shoots in but no luck this time.
Jyllendael has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jyllendael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kickbuttowski leaves Jyllendael with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jyllendael misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jyllendael shoots in but Kickbuttowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kickbuttowski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

Kickbuttowski closes the distance and pushes Jyllendael back into the cage.
Kickbuttowski lands a right hand.

It looks like Jake Jyllendael has been cut.
Kickbuttowski scores with a hook to the body.
Kickbuttowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickbuttowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickbuttowski has a couple of punches blocked by Jyllendael.
Kickbuttowski misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickbuttowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kickbuttowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jyllendael wants a takedown.
Kickbuttowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jyllendael is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kickbuttowski - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kickbuttowski on the inside.
Good body shot from Kickbuttowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickbuttowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kickbuttowski stalling the fight.
Jyllendael prevents a body shot from Kickbuttowski.
Kickbuttowski tries a body shot but Jyllendael blocks it.
Jyllendael tries to score a body lock takedown but Kickbuttowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kickbuttowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kickbuttowski - that landed with a thud.
Kickbuttowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kickbuttowski goes for a takedown attempt but Jyllendael pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kickbuttowski looks to land a combination but Jyllendael avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kickbuttowski.
Kickbuttowski lands with a thumping leg kick.

Kickbuttowski moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kickbuttowski.
Kickbuttowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kickbuttowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jyllendael backwards.
Kickbuttowski lands a body punch.
Kickbuttowski can't find room to land a body shot as Jyllendael controls the action.
Kickbuttowski lands a right hand.
Kickbuttowski tries a body shot but Jyllendael blocks it.
Kickbuttowski pushes Jyllendael back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kickbuttowski is working Jyllendael over against the cage.
Kickbuttowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kickbuttowski is working Jyllendael over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kickbuttowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickbuttowski is leaning against Jyllendael and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kickbuttowski digs a right hand into Jyllendael's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jyllendael's gas tank.
Kickbuttowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Kickbuttowski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kickbuttowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickbuttowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kickbuttowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jyllendael's efforts to push away.
Kickbuttowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Jyllendael backwards.
Kickbuttowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Jyllendael controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Kickbuttowski.
Kickbuttowski lands with a light punch inside.
Kickbuttowski lands a body shot.
Kickbuttowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kickbuttowski lands a right hand.
Kickbuttowski tries a body shot but Jyllendael blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickbuttowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyllendael.
Kickbuttowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kickbuttowski tries to throw a body punch but Jyllendael avoids it by throwing Kickbuttowski back against the cage.
Kickbuttowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Kickbuttowski lands a right hand.
Kickbuttowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kickbuttowski throws a big uppercut that drops Jyllendael! More strikes from Kickbuttowski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jyllendael lies dazed against the cage as Kickbuttowski celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Kickbuttowski!