PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc King (ranked 4754 p4p, 4891 weight class) and Steve Homeboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

King
vs
Homeboy

180 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
195
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Homeboy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Homeboy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Homeboy is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.

King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Homeboy escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control!
King seems a little lost for a moment, as Homeboy dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Homeboy.
Homeboy advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Homeboy.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Homeboy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for King because Homeboy loaded up on that one.

Homeboy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
King is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Homeboy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for King because Homeboy loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Homeboy content just to control the position here.

Homeboy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Homeboy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. King is in real trouble.
Good control from Homeboy.
Homeboy struggling to land strikes to the head as King covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King rolls, trying to escape but Homeboy keeps control of the position.

King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Homeboy.
King avoids the strikes from Homeboy.
King trying to control the hands but Homeboy won't let him.
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King is breathing heavily.
King trying to control but not successfully.

Homeboy looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Homeboy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Homeboy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Homeboy is landing with strikes from the back.
Homeboy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homeboy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure King doesn't escape.
It looks like Homeboy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Homeboy with a body punch. A glancing blow.

King 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.

Homeboy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
King is trying to push Homeboy away but Homeboy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Homeboy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Homeboy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Homeboy goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
Marc King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Homeboy.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Homeboy is blocking nicely.
Homeboy is trying to break free.

Homeboy pulls guard effortlessly.
King wants to pass the guard but Homeboy is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to move into half guard but instead Homeboy has managed to sweep!

King throws his legs up looking for a submission but Homeboy uses it to pass to side control.
Homeboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King tries to bench press Homeboy off him but Homeboy keeps the position.
Homeboy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Homeboy stands up.
Homeboy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homeboy fails with a takedown attempt.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Homeboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Homeboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Homeboy with that takedown attempt.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Homeboy scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to clinch up but Homeboy circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Homeboy swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
A combination from Homeboy does no damage.
Homeboy tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Homeboy somewhat.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Homeboy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Homeboy circles away.
Homeboy dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Homeboy swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Homeboy shoots in but no luck this time.
Homeboy swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Homeboy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Homeboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Homeboy tries to clinch but King moves out of range.

Homeboy darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Homeboy gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Homeboy blocks an elbow strike.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Homeboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Homeboy pulls guard.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Homeboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Homeboy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King throws a strike but Homeboy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homeboy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homeboy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Homeboy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Homeboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Homeboy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Homeboy moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to work for a sweep but Homeboy has mounted him!
Homeboy looking to finish with strikes here!

Homeboy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. King can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
King tries to lock up and control but Homeboy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Homeboy looking to control and managing it successfully.
King is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Homeboy.
Homeboy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King avoids a series of strikes thrown by Homeboy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Homeboy has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homeboy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Homeboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Homeboy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Steve Homeboy!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Steve Homeboy!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Steve Homeboy!

Steve Homeboy wins by unanimous decision!