PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between todd labod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and victor king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). victor king will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

labod
vs
king

185 cm
23
222 lbs
5 - 18 - 2

203 cm
22
281 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 5 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, todd labod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, victor king!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

king closes the distance and clinches.

king lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
king slows the pace down in half guard.

labod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
labod wants to improve his position but king is controlling well.
king seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
labod could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
labod wants to improve his position but king is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
king not doing much here.

labod is defending against the submission attempts here by king.
labod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
labod tries to kick king off but king keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
labod is breathing heavily.
king controlling the pace.

Despite being in the dominant position, victor king just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
labod throws a sloppy head kick and king moves out of range easily.

That's two 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.
labod fails to land the takedown.
king misses with a body kick.
labod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
king stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and king wants it to stay on the feet.

king clinches up with labod and pushes him back against the cage.
king tries for a takedown. No joy.
king tries for a takedown. No joy.
king is looking for a takedown up against the cage. labod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
todd labod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of victor king.
labod missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
labod tries to pull guard but king won't allow it.
king has labod pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. labod manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
king is working for takedown but labod is calmly controlling the position for now.
king is trying to drag labod to the mat but labod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
king has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. labod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
king keeps control of labod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
labod tries to pull guard but king holds him up against the cage and eventually labod drops back down to his feet.
king has labod pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. labod manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four 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.
king gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from labod.
king tries to score a body lock takedown but labod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
labod prevents the takedown attempt.
king wants a takedown but no success here.
labod tries to circle away but king has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
labod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from king.
labod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. king smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

victor king dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

labod clinches but king breaks the clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting king counter with a right hand.
king motions for labod to come forward. king throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
labod with a poor takedown
and king counters with a two punch combo.
king tries to clinch but labod is having none of it.
labod misses with a takedown attempt

and king counters by moving into the clinch.
king is trying to work for a single leg takedown but labod pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
king has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. labod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
labod jumps guard but king stands there with labod around his waist. labod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for todd labod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
labod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as king walks away with a smile on his face. labod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
king lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
king moves in looking to clinch but labod pushes him off.
king throws a lazy head kick
and labod counters with a three punch combo that has king backing up. king nods at labod to acknowledge the strikes.
labod is on the wrong end of a nice combination from king.
king misses with a jab, cross combination.
labod checks a low kick from king.
king wants to land a leg kick but labod is out of range.
king fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
king throws a solid leg kick but labod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at king.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

king instigates a clinch.

king has dropped down and is working for a takedown. labod is trying to keep an underhook but king manages to get the takedown into half guard.
king content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
king's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

king is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
king is figuring out what he wants to do next.
labod trying to control but king postures up.
king controlling the action here.

Despite being in the dominant position, victor king just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
labod closes the distance but king moves to the side
enabling king to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An inside leg kick from king misses.
labod shoots and misses
and king counters with a stiff right hand.
king buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from king.
king will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
todd labod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
king rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but labod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
labod keeps the fight on the outside.
labod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by king.
king doesn't manage to clinch there - labod circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

victor king showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

labod clinches but king breaks the clinch
and king counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
labod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
king moves in looking to clinch but labod pushes him off.
king throws a head kick that misses.
king moves out of range of the body kick.
king misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
labod fails with the takedown
and king counters with a left and a right that stings labod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
king throws a combination but it was largely blocked by labod.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from king.
labod tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and king holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
king on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
king goes for a takedown attempt but labod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

king has taken the fight to the clinch.
labod is pressed up against the cage. king has hold of a leg and is looking to drag labod down to the mat. labod avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
todd labod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
labod keeps the fight on the outside.
labod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and king counters by clinching up.
labod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but king has him pressed against the cage.
king goes for a takedown in the clinch but labod prevents it.
todd labod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of victor king.
king has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. labod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
king can't get the takedown.
king goes for a takedown in the clinch but labod prevents it.
king drops down looking for an ankle pick but labod pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
king throws a leg kick but labod moved away.
king throws a nice looking combination but labod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
labod closes the distance but king moves to the side

and king counters by clinching up.
king tries to score a body lock takedown but labod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
labod has had enough of the clinch but king keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
king can't get the takedown.
labod wants to break free but king has control.

labod manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
king stays in close to labod's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
labod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
todd labod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
victor king is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
king sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
victor king comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well king has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... victor king!