PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James KIng Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Kovain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovain has chosen Orbital Crusher as his entrance music. James KIng Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

KIng Jr
vs
Kovain

200 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

TITAN
TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James KIng Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Kovain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KIng Jr throws a one two combo.

It looks like Kobe Kovain has been cut.
KIng Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a two punch combo.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab
and Kovain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovain throws a body kick that misses.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a nice body shot.
Kovain throws a right and a left that both miss.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab
and Kovain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a two punch combo.
Kovain dodges the punch combination from KIng Jr.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a nice body shot.
KIng Jr is breathing heavily.
Kovain stalks KIng Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into KIng Jr's face. KIng Jr staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovain throws a combination. KIng Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like James KIng Jr has been cut.
Kovain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
KIng Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovain throws a leg kick that misses.
KIng Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kovain has closed the distance and engaged KIng Jr in a clinch.
Kovain is trying to break the clinch but KIng Jr is controlling him.

KIng Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovain connects with a body shot that sends KIng Jr's belly button to the back.
Kovain scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovain misses with a kick to the body.
KIng Jr misses with a combination
and Kovain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KIng Jr blocks a head kick by Kovain.

Kovain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KIng Jr, pushing him back against the cage.

Kovain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
KIng Jr misses with a combination
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
KIng Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KIng Jr throws a series of punches but Kovain avoids them all with ease.
KIng Jr needs to keep his hands up - Kovain had a free shot at his head there.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a straight right hand.
Kovain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KIng Jr momentarily.
KIng Jr tries to bum rush Kovain with a series of wild strikes but Kovain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! KIng Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between KIng Jr's hands.
Kovain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
KIng Jr works over Kovain's head and body with a nice combination.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
letting Kovain counter with a right hand.
Kovain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kovain tries to close the distance and clinch up but KIng Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from KIng Jr misses.
A cross from Kovain lands.
KIng Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Kovain with a hook.
Kovain throws a head kick but KIng Jr moves out of range.
KIng Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
KIng Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kovain prevents KIng Jr from standing back up.
Kovain is trying to control. KIng Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
KIng Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kovain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovain tries to stand but can't do so whilst KIng Jr controls his leg.
KIng Jr is trying to stand up here but Kovain is controlling him well.
KIng Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Kovain sits in half guard.
Kovain stops KIng Jr from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KIng Jr taking some punishment here, with Kovain in his half guard.
Kovain working the head and body with strikes.
Kovain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Kovain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches KIng Jr on the side of the head.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a stiff right hand.

Kovain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kovain is looking to take a break and control but KIng Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KIng Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kovain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kovain tries to move to mount but KIng Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovain controls the position from side control.
Kovain working the head with strikes.
Kovain cracks KIng Jr with a big elbow.
KIng Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Kovain tries to move to mount but KIng Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
KIng Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kovain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kovain scoring with punches from side control.
KIng Jr is trying to buck Kovain off.
Kovain is looking to take a break and control but KIng Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovain prevents KIng Jr from escaping the position.
Kovain working the ground and pound.
Kovain trying to control the action but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.
KIng Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kovain scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KIng Jr is trying to escape the position but Kovain is controlling the position.
Kovain is working KIng Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kovain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kovain wants to control but KIng Jr is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

KIng Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Kovain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kovain tries to clinch up.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KIng Jr avoids the head kick by Kovain.
Kovain throws out a powerful jab.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovain lands with a nice body punch.

KIng Jr gets caught napping as Kovain dives in and scores a takedown. KIng Jr manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KIng Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovain trying to control but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.
KIng Jr wants to stand but Kovain is controlling the position.
Kovain trying to control but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

KIng Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

KIng Jr breaks from the clinch.
Kovain throws a head kick but KIng Jr moves out of range.
Kovain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces KIng Jr back to the cage. Kovain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kovain misses with a hook. KIng Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kobe Kovain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from KIng Jr does no damage.
Kovain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
KIng Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kovain counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Kovain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

KIng Jr throws a series of punches but Kovain avoids them all with ease.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps KIng Jr thinking.
Kovain tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovain throws a head kick that misses.
KIng Jr misses with a combination
and KIng Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovain tries to clinch up but KIng Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kovain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in KIng Jr's guard.
KIng Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
KIng Jr wants to stand but Kovain is controlling the position.
Kovain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KIng Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kovain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kovain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KIng Jr's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovain is looking to score with low kicks.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a series of strikes. KIng Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses

and Kovain counters with a shoot takedown. KIng Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Kovain trying to control but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.
Kovain is looking to stand up but KIng Jr won't let him.
Kovain trying to control the position from guard on top but KIng Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

KIng Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kovain off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a left to the body.
Kovain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovain tries a head kick but it misses.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kovain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in KIng Jr's guard now.

KIng Jr has his feet on Kovain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a left to the body.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a series of strikes. KIng Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovain scores with a hook.
A combination from KIng Jr does no damage.
Nice shot by Kovain.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab
and Kovain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KIng Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
KIng Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KIng Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by KIng Jr.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from KIng Jr.
James KIng Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a straight right hand.
Kovain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
KIng Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
KIng Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kovain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. KIng Jr sprawls well initially but Kovain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KIng Jr is trying to stand up here but Kovain is controlling him well.
Kovain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
KIng Jr is looking to escape.
Kovain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
KIng Jr is trying to stand up here but Kovain is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovain is pressing down on KIng Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. KIng Jr is holding on for now.

Kovain stands up and beckons KIng Jr to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KIng Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a nice body shot.
Kovain fails with an attempt to clinch.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James KIng Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KIng Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovain circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kobe Kovain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KIng Jr misses with the combination.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Kovain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovain 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Kovain!
Kobe Kovain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TITAN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.