PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kicking King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzill Jerome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

King
vs
Jerome

150 cm
27
252 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

225 cm
20
290 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kicking King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Denzill Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a head kick.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jerome circles away quickly and effectively.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jerome dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jerome tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jerome somewhat.
Jerome shoots in but no luck this time.
Kicking King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzill Jerome.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jerome checks it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jerome or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
As Jerome looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo bu Jerome just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jerome dodges the punch combination from King.
Jerome shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kicking King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jerome shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jerome controlling the pace.
King is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jerome sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jerome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Jerome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King wants to control but Jerome is keeping busy.
King is trying to stand up here but Jerome is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jerome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
We've been informed that Jerome has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jerome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King tries to roll over but Jerome keeps him under control.
Jerome perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jerome working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jerome prevents King from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King won't allow Jerome to pass to mount.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jerome controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Jerome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kicking King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jerome is defended easily by King.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Jerome shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kicking King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Jerome on that attempt.
Jerome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jerome shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Kicking King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King tries to bum rush Jerome with a series of wild strikes but Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jerome throws a counter combo.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King throws a right hand that Jerome ducks under and follows up with a left that Jerome also avoids with ease.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jerome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kicking King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzill Jerome.
King throws a right and a left that Jerome avoids nicely.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jerome gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jerome prevents King from getting back to his feet.
Jerome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping full guard, as Jerome tries to pass.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Jerome is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jerome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jerome can do to turn this around?
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jerome gets slowly back to his feet.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Jerome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jerome counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jerome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jerome throws a big right hand that misses.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King is trying to keep Jerome in close.
Jerome's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jerome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jerome tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King scores with a leg kick.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Jerome takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jerome tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Jerome persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kicking King dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jerome avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jerome closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Jerome pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jerome. That did some damage!
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jerome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King throws a right and a left that Jerome avoids nicely.
Jerome's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jerome with a lazy takedown attempt

and King moves into the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Jerome blocks it.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
King is trying to force a seperation but Jerome has the dominant position.
King looking to stall.
King tries to work over Jerome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

King breaks from the clinch.
Jerome tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Jerome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kicking King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzill Jerome.
Jerome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jerome fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Jerome is now in King's guard.
Jerome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jerome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Jerome has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting King here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
King wants to stand up but Jerome is controlling him.
Jerome works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Kicking King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stand up but Jerome is controlling him.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King keeping full guard, as Jerome tries to pass.
Jerome engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jerome closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jerome was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King throws a right hand that Jerome ducks under and follows up with a left that Jerome also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jerome shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jerome shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Jerome's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Denzill Jerome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.

Jerome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

King kicks off Jerome and gets to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jerome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King throwing a counter right hand but Jerome manages to avoid it.
Jerome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a head kick.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jerome.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Jerome throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jerome off to one side.
Jerome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jerome gets slowly back to his feet.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kicking King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kicking King!