PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kingswood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalker comes into the arena with Hard knock life blaring out of the sound system. Kingswood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amazing - Kanye West kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Stalker
vs
Kingswood

178 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
279 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dragon

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Stalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Kingswood!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingswood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingswood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stalker is able to avoid easily.
Kingswood tries to clinch but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingswood manages to avoid it.
Stalker avoids the head kick by Kingswood.
Kingswood shoots in for a takedown but Stalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stalker connects with a body shot that sends Kingswood's belly button to the back.

Kingswood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kingswood drops back looking for a leg! Stalker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalker manages to kick Kingswood off! Kingswood jumps back into Stalker's guard.
Stalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingswood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingswood wants to control from the top but Stalker keeps moving.
Kingswood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stalker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kingswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingswood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bubba Kingswood hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kingswood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stalker's waist but Stalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingswood off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lands with a nice body punch.
Bubba Kingswood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalker lands a nice hook to Kingswood's body. Kingswood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingswood was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalker.
Stalker swings for the body but Kingswood moves out of range.
Stalker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingswood tries to clinch

and Stalker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stalker.
Nice body punch from Stalker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stalker.
A short uppercut from Stalker.
Kingswood wants to take the fight to the mat but Stalker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matthew Stalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Kingswood.
Stalker cracks Kingswood with a nice body shot.
Kingswood is trying to pull guard but Stalker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalker controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalker digs a right hand underneath Kingswood's ribcage. Kingswood let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingswood's elbow.
Stalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingswood blocks a body shot from Stalker.
A short body shot lands from Stalker as the two fighters clinch.
Stalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingswood backwards.
Kingswood is trying to drag Stalker to the mat but Stalker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kingswood looks winded!
Stalker effectively controlling the action here.
Stalker lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stalker prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalker slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Stalker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalker presses Kingswood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalker stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Stalker.
Stalker scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker works on Kingswood's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalker is leaning against Kingswood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalker is working Kingswood over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stalker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stalker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingswood.
Kingswood shoots for a takedown but Stalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingswood.
No luck for Kingswood with that takedown attempt.
Matthew Stalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Kingswood.
Stalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingswood tries for a takedown but Stalker circles away easily

and Stalker counters by moving into the clinch.

Kingswood pulls guard.
Stalker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kingswood is breathing heavily.

Kingswood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingswood is looking for a triangle but Stalker pushes his legs off easily.
Stalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stalker trying to control but Kingswood is working from the bottom.

Kingswood is looking for a triangle but Stalker pushes his legs off easily.

Kingswood has his foot on Stalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalker works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalker wants to stand but Kingswood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kingswood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalker is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingswood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stalker defends it easily.

Kingswood pushes a forearm under Stalker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stalker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Kingswood!
A relieved looking Bubba Kingswood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.