PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knockout King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bristow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

King
vs
Bristow

225 cm
23
225 lbs
4 - 19 - 0

200 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 4 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Knockout King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Bristow!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bristow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bristow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bristow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

King tries to keep at a distance but Bristow has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bristow pulls King into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bristow managing to control the position.
Bristow tries to strike from the bottom.
King won't allow Bristow to sweep him here.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bristow has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bristow holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to get up but he can't break Bristow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jason Bristow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bristow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bristow is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Bristow keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King is trying to break the clinch but Bristow is controlling him.
King is trying to force a seperation but Bristow has the dominant position.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King tries to circle away but Bristow has him pinned against the cage.
King can't break the clinch.
King working hard to break the clinch.

Bristow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bristow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
King wants to get up but he can't break Bristow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bristow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bristow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bristow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bristow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for King!
King tries to buck Bristow off but he can't manage it.
King blocking the ground and pound.
Bristow controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bristow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Bristow looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
King wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bristow get's back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws a right hand that Bristow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bristow also avoids with ease.
Bristow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Knockout King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bristow.
King throws a nice looking combination but Bristow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Bristow on that attempt.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bristow.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King is breathing heavily.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a series of punches but Bristow moves out of range.

Bristow darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Bristow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Bristow lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bristow presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King letting Bristow take a breather here.
King tries to break free but Bristow pushes him back against the cage.

Bristow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bristow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bristow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Bristow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bristow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
King pushes Bristow off looking to stand but Bristow dives back in and keeps control.
Bristow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bristow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bristow dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bristow forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Bristow keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King is trying to break the clinch but Bristow is controlling him.

Bristow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
Bristow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jason Bristow has got the better of the ground game so far.
King wanted to stand there but Bristow had control of the position.
Bristow is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.

Bristow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.

Bristow has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Bristow looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bristow's guard.
Bristow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bristow is trying to control the position but King postures up.

Jason Bristow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King misses with a double jab

and Bristow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bristow jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
Bristow seems keen to control King's posture.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bristow's guard.
Bristow controls King momentarily but King frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bristow is proving hard to escape from.
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bristow is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.

Jason Bristow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King throws a series of punches but Bristow avoids them all with ease.

Bristow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King is trying to push Bristow away but Bristow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Bristow breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bristow tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bristow somewhat.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bristow circles away quickly and effectively.
Knockout King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from King as Bristow shoots in.
Bristow is breathing heavily.
King lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from King misses.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bristow counter with a right hand.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Bristow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knockout King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bristow.
Bristow is looking to clinch.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Bristow or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
King swinging wildly here.

Bristow has King up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King prevents Bristow from breaking the clinch.
Bristow prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Bristow has double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bristow's efforts to push away.

Bristow pulls guard effortlessly.
Bristow looking for a sweep. Not yet Bristow, not yet.
King wanted to stand there but Bristow had control of the position.
Bristow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bristow throwing strikes here but King is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Bristow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

King misses with a two punch combination.
King tries to bum rush Bristow with a series of wild strikes but Bristow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knockout King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a right hand that Bristow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bristow also avoids with ease.

Bristow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bristow has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bristow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King tries to break free but Bristow pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bristow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bristow has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King is trying to break the clinch but Bristow has him pressed against the cage.
King is trying to force a seperation but Bristow has the dominant position.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bristow has him pressed against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Bristow won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King stops a takedown attempt from Bristow.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bristow has him pressed against the cage.
Bristow is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Bristow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bristow prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.

Bristow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from King does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bristow misses with a low kick.
Bristow dodges the punch combination from King.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bristow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bristow shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Knockout King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bristow.
Bristow closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bristow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bristow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King has had enough of the clinch but Bristow keeps him there for the moment.
King tries to circle away but Bristow has him pinned against the cage.
Bristow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Bristow manages to pull guard.
Bristow wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King wants to stand and escape but instead Bristow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King wants to stand up but Bristow is controlling him.
Bristow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bristow trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bristow advances position into side control!
Bristow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bristow on the ground.

King explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Bristow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bristow counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.

Bristow stands up and waves to King to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bristow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bristow is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bristow.
Bristow lands a jab.
Bristow slips a jab and a cross from King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Knockout King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Bristow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bristow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bristow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bristow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bristow!