PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Von Kaiser (ranked 6389 p4p, 595 weight class) and Jay Stanley (ranked 6225 p4p, 589 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kaiser
vs
Stanley

172 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Knockdown Clothes

Wild Rio Nutrition - 90% Laundry

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Von Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanley tries to keep at a distance but Kaiser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stanley tries to pull guard but Kaiser holds him up against the cage and eventually Stanley drops back down to his feet.
Kaiser lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaiser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaiser.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaiser.
Kaiser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanley's efforts to push away.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch but Kaiser keeps him there for the moment.
Kaiser lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaiser moves into the clinch.
Stanley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaiser walks away with a smile on his face. Stanley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Kaiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Stanley.
Kaiser lands a nice looking body shot.
Stanley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanley there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaiser, as that shot connected.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaiser went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kaiser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley looks winded!
Kaiser leaves Stanley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaiser takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaiser jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaiser scores with a body shot.

Stanley tries to keep at a distance but Kaiser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaiser lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser lands an uppercut.
Kaiser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaiser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kaiser.
Kaiser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stanley up against the cage.
Kaiser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaiser lands a shot to the body.
Kaiser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Kaiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaiser jabs at Stanley's body.

Kaiser rushes Stanley and presses him up against the cage.
Kaiser lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaiser presses Stanley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaiser leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaiser lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaiser.
Nice body punch from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stanley or not.
A hook to the body from Kaiser.
Nice body punch from Kaiser - that landed with a thud.
Kaiser is leaning against Stanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaiser scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Kaiser.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Kaiser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Kaiser works on Stanley's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaiser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaiser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaiser.
Kaiser leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stanley prevents Kaiser from breaking the clinch.
Kaiser lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Kaiser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanley.
A right hand to the body from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a left hand.
Kaiser avoiding damage.
Kaiser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Kaiser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kaiser keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaiser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Kaiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaiser digs a good hook to Stanley's body.
Kaiser throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.

Kaiser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanley, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaiser lands with a left to the head.
Kaiser lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaiser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanley.
Kaiser lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaiser works on Stanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaiser digs a right hand into Stanley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanley's gas tank.
Kaiser works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Kaiser has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stanley is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaiser.
A nice left hand lands by Kaiser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaiser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Kaiser as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a body punch.
Kaiser presses Stanley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaiser scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaiser lands with a right to the head.
Kaiser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kaiser.
Kaiser digs a right hand into Stanley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanley's gas tank.
Kaiser lands a body shot.
Kaiser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Kaiser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaiser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaiser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaiser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Kaiser as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaiser cracks Stanley with a nice body shot.
Kaiser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaiser scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kaiser as the two fighters clinch.
Kaiser just leaning against Stanley, taking a breather.
Stanley being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaiser.
Nice body punch from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaiser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaiser.
Kaiser lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaiser.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaiser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaiser lands a body punch.
Kaiser lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaiser.
Good body shot from Kaiser.
Kaiser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaiser lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaiser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kaiser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kaiser on the inside.
Kaiser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a shot to the body.
Kaiser lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kaiser as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaiser.
Stanley is looking to control Kaiser's arms but Kaiser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stanley has his back to the cage.
Kaiser presses Stanley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kaiser.
Kaiser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanleys head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaiser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaiser is working Stanley over against the cage.
Kaiser scores with a hook to the body.
Kaiser lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Kaiser dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Kaiser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a glancing blow to the side of Stanley's head.

Stanley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaiser to the ground. Stanley is now in Kaiser's guard.
Kaiser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaiser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanley on the ground.
Kaiser is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley prevents Kaiser from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stanley won't allow Kaiser to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stanley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanley tries to move into range but Kaiser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stanley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stanley wants to clinch up but Kaiser keeps it at a distance.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaiser.
Stanley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Kaiser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaiser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaiser lands a jab.
Stanley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanley takes one on the button.
Kaiser lands the left hand.
Von Kaiser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Kaiser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaiser with a hook.
Donk. Kaiser catches Stanley right on the button with a cross.
Kaiser jabs Stanley right on the nose. Stanley blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaiser as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Kaiser throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Kaiser lands a slapping body shot.
Kaiser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stanley slips a jab and a cross from Kaiser.
Kaiser throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.
Kaiser lands a lovely overhand right.
Stanley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stanley moves forwards but Kaiser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaiser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaiser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kaiser is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Kaiser both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaiser lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back.
Nice shot lands for Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a slapping body shot.
Kaiser connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Stanley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaiser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaiser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaiser throws a body shot but no joy.

Kaiser rushes Stanley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Kaiser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Kaiser.
A short uppercut from Kaiser.
Nice body punch from Kaiser.
Jay Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaiser digs a right hand into Stanley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanley's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Von Kaiser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaiser, 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 Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Kaiser!
Von Kaiser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.