PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 692 p4p, 1365 weight class) and Twea King (ranked 101 p4p, 183 weight class). West comes to the ring accompanied by Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

West
vs
King

172 cm
32
145
22 - 6 - 0

170 cm
36
145
22 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for King.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King slips under a jab from West.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King connects with a single shot there.
King tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King digs a good hook to West's body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a jab from West.
King jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a wild body shot.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West throws a head kick that half lands.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
King tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West avoids the body shot from King.
King connects with a nice looking jab.

King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
West wants to get back to full guard.

King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
King prevents West from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
West is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West wants to hold on but King pushes him away.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

King goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now West is on top in guard.
King has West pulled in close to control his posture.

King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a body shot.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King throws a big shot that misses.
West throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West slips under a jab.
West missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
West avoids the body shot from King.
King misses the jab.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West lands a jab to King's midsection.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King digs a good body shot into West's ribs.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from King misses.
West throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from King lands.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King lands a jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West is looking to counter punch.
King looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
King cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Nice body punch from King.
King misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West moves out of range as King strikes.
West misses with a straight left.

King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West dodges the ground and pound from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

King is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
West closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops King! West dives in looking to finish! King is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
An out of breath DeShawn West thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.