PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Hyrski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deadman Walking. Jeff Killington told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hyrski
vs
Killington

210 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Hyrski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Killington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killington looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Killington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jeff Killington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyrski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Killington fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Hyrski.
A jab from Hyrski finds it's way through Killington's defenses.
Hyrski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killington's hands.
Hyrski scores with a three punch combo!

Hyrski has managed to clinch.
Hyrski keeps control of Killington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyrski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Killington keeps control of Hyrski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyrski can't break the clinch.
Hyrski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Hyrski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hyrski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyrski.
Hyrski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Killington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyrski closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hyrski!

Hyrski takes the fight into the clinch.
Hyrski is trying to break the clinch but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Hyrski has had enough of the clinch but Killington keeps him there for the moment.
Hyrski is trying to break the clinch but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Killington tries to break the clinch but Hyrski is controlling the position.
Hyrski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyrski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hyrski tries to break the clinch but Killington is controlling the position.
Hyrski has had enough of the clinch but Killington keeps him there for the moment.
Hyrski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killington prevents Hyrski from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyrski wants to break free but Killington has control.
Hyrski wants to get back to striking at distance but Killington won't allow it.
Hyrski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Hyrski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killington tries to pull guard but Hyrski holds him up against the cage and eventually Killington drops back down to his feet.
Hyrski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyrski is pressed up against the cage. Killington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hyrski down to the mat. Hyrski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rafal Hyrski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Killington.
Hyrski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hyrski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hyrski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hyrski scores with a jab. Killington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hyrski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyrski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hyrski tries to close the distance and clinch but Killington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hyrski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hyrski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyrski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hyrski works over Killington's head and body with a nice combination.
Hyrski throws a series of strikes that have Killington backpedaling.
Hyrski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyrski misses with a double jab.
Killington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hyrski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rafal Hyrski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyrski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Hyrski moves into range and clinches up with Killington.
A right handed body shot lands from Hyrski.
Hyrski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyrski can't break the clinch.
Hyrski is looking to break free of the clinch but Killington has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Killington throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington prevents Hyrski from breaking the clinch.
Killington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hyrski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killington jumps guard but Hyrski stands there with Killington around his waist. Killington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hyrski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Hyrski is looking to break free of the clinch but Killington has double underhooks.
Hyrski missing with knees to the body.
Killington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Killington breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hyrski but Hyrski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hyrski stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Hyrski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hyrski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rafal Hyrski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hyrski clinches up with Killington and pushes him back against the cage.
Killington is trying to maintain a safe position but Hyrski gets an underhook and turns Killington into the cage.
Hyrski is trying to break free.
Killington prevents Hyrski from breaking the clinch.
Killington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hyrski wants to get back to striking at distance but Killington won't allow it.
Killington blocks an elbow strike.
Killington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hyrski missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrski has had enough of the clinch but Killington keeps him there for the moment.
Killington keeps control of Hyrski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyrski tries to break the clinch but Killington is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killington prevents Hyrski from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killington as Hyrski tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyrski manages to break the clinch.
Hyrski tries to clinch there but Killington circles away.
Hyrski lands a nice hook to Killington's body. Killington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown by Killington or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyrski which made him look bad.
Killington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hyrski scores with a one two! Killington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hyrski throws a one two combo.
Hyrski throws a series of strikes that have Killington backpedaling.
Hyrski misses with a wild combination.
Hyrski misses with a series of wild punches.
Killington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hyrski is fending him off so far but Killington persists. Nope, Hyrski circles away and we're back to standing.
Killington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyrski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rafal Hyrski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Killington.
Hyrski looks to land a combination. Killington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hyrski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Hyrski, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Hyrski against the cage but Hyrski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Hyrski does no damage.
Hyrski misses with a two punch combination.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyrski as he avoids it easily.
Hyrski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hyrski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hyrski.

Killington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyrski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hyrski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hyrski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Killington is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyrski is not content to let Killington control the position.
Hyrski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Killington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Killington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hyrski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hyrski seems a little lost for a moment, as Killington dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Killington decides to stand back up.
Hyrski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hyrski duly obliges.
Killington shoots in but Hyrski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hyrski pushes Killington up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hyrski stops a takedown attempt from Killington.
Killington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hyrski tries to break the clinch but Killington is controlling the position.
Killington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hyrski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killington prevents Hyrski from breaking the clinch.
Killington tries to pull guard but Hyrski won't allow it.
Hyrski letting Killington take a breather here.
Hyrski can't break the clinch.
Hyrski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killington has him pressed against the cage.
Killington goes for a takedown attempt but Hyrski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 Rafal Hyrski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hyrski wants to clinch up but Killington keeps it at a distance.
Hyrski throws a series of strikes that have Killington backpedaling.
A left and a right from Hyrski both land. Nice combination.
Hyrski stalks Killington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killington's face. Killington staggers backwards, shaken.
Killington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Killington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hyrski throws a good cross that connects.
Hyrski throws a series of strikes that have Killington backpedaling.
Hyrski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killington backs up against the cage.
Killington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hyrski pinned against the cage. Hyrski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyrski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killington backs up against the cage.
Hyrski works over Killington's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hyrski.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hyrski!
Hyrski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killington looks for a takedown but Hyrski sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyrski, as that shot connected.
Killington shoots for a takedown but Hyrski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rafal Hyrski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Killington.
Killington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyrski swivels and escapes.
Killington fails with the takedown.
Killington closes the distance and clinches up with Hyrski, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes Hyrski against the cage but Hyrski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hyrski lands with a nice combination. Killington backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Hyrski misses.
A punch combination from Hyrski misses.
Hyrski stuffs the takedown attempt from Killington. Killington gets slowly back to his feet.
Hyrski is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Hyrski misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyrski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyrski moves in looking to clinch but Killington pushes him off.
Hyrski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hyrski sprawls well. He's pushed Killington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hyrski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyrski as he jumps to the side.
Hyrski tries to bum rush Killington with a series of wild strikes but Killington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Killington or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyrski which made him look bad.
Hyrski misses with a series of wild punches.

Hyrski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killington tries to score a body lock takedown but Hyrski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Killington gets control of Hyrski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killington looking to control.
Killington pulls Hyrski in close to his closed guard and prevents Hyrski from doing any damage or advancing position.

Killington kicks Hyrski off and gets to his feet.

Killington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Killington trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyrski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hyrski lands a two punch combo.
Hyrski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyrski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Killington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hyrski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hyrski duly obliges.
Killington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hyrski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyrski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyrski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Killington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hyrski but Hyrski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hyrski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jeff Killington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafal Hyrski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killington keeps Hyrski at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Hyrski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hyrski, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Hyrski!