PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Killjoy
vs
James

183 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 8 - 2

185 cm
27
212 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Killjoy misses.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Killjoy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.

Killjoy rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killjoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killjoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killjoy after a bit of a struggle.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
James blocks a body shot from Killjoy.
Killjoy trying to land knees to the body.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it misses.
Killjoy lands with a right to the head.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killjoy after a bit of a struggle.
Killjoy lands a knee to the body.
Killjoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Killjoy.
Killjoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James is trying to drag Killjoy to the mat but Killjoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killjoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Killjoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killjoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Killjoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Killjoy misses with a body punch.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killjoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killjoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killjoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killjoy.
Come on Killjoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killjoy lands a nice uppercut.
Killjoy lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a nice uppercut.
Killjoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

James lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killjoy's head.
Killjoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James postures up in Killjoy's guard and throws a big left but Killjoy blocks it.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Killjoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Killjoy has wrist control.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killjoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up in Killjoy's guard and throws a big left but Killjoy blocks it.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James throws a strike but Killjoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Killjoy stops James from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
James is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Killjoy dives into side control.
James wants to get back to his feet but Killjoy drags him back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

James throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killjoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Killjoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killjoy thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Killjoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killjoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.

James gets a double leg takedown into Killjoy's guard.
Alex James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killjoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James with a nice head shot there.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James throws a strike but Killjoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James wants to stand and escape but Killjoy is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Killjoy has passed into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Killjoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Killjoy asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Killjoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kevin Killjoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James shoots in for a double leg but Killjoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James misses with a looping left.
Kevin Killjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killjoy throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killjoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killjoy.

Killjoy gets a clinch.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Killjoy on the inside.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killjoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy connects with an inside leg kick.
Killjoy darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killjoy tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James ducks under a wild hook from Killjoy.
Killjoy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James fails with the takedown.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
James in side control, throwing shots but Killjoy defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex James 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!

A slapping leg kick lands for Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killjoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James prevents Killjoy from standing back up.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killjoy defending well though.

Killjoy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Killjoy tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killjoy tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Killjoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Killjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from James.

James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killjoy sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from James there.
James misses with a head shot. Killjoy uses the momentum to regain guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws an elbow that misses. Killjoy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Killjoy!
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killjoy is controlling him.
James is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

James kicks Killjoy off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kevin Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by James.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killjoy is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Killjoy circles away and we're back to standing.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Killjoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killjoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killjoy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Killjoy throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killjoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy cracks James with an open hand slap.
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!
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James blocks a jab.
Killjoy misses with a left hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Killjoy which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Killjoy.
Killjoy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killjoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Killjoy bucks up and tries to throw James off but instead James has got his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James missing with strikes from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
A victorious Alex James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.