PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 990 p4p, 1904 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 84 p4p, 160 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Gavin

170 cm
37
146
32 - 19 - 2

168 cm
39
145
27 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin thumps King with a low kick.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
King is looking to counter punch.
King ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
A punch lands to the side of Gavin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
A low kick from Gavin is predictable there
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King lands with a nice body punch.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin moves away from the strike by King.
Gavin tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head.
King misses with a body shot.
Gavin cracks King with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
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!
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Gavin.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King connects with a body shot that sends Gavin's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King throws a low kick but Gavin moves out of range easily.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a body shot
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
King lands an overhand right.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin slips a straight right by King.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gavin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from King.
A left lands for King.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped King's head back.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King lands an overhand right.
Gavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from King does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King works the jab nicely.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Gavin finds it's way through King's defenses.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Gavin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gavin's head.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gavin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
King checks a leg kick.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King lands a head kick. Gavin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King misses with a body shot.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Gavin.
Gavin tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King slips a jab from Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Gavin finds it's target.
King throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
King lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King checks the leg kick.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin 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.
Gavin tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King moves away from the strike by Gavin.
King defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gavin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
King missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
King throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
A left lands for King.
King slips under a jab from Gavin.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King scores with a body shot.
King misses with a looping left.
Gavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King walks into a jab.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by King.
Gavin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King connects with a single shot there.
King scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Gavin is predictable there
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Gavin 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King lands an overhand right.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by King.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
King jabs Gavin right on the nose. Gavin blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Gavin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King tests Gavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Gavin.
Nice cross by King.
King lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

King moves away from the strike by Gavin.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gavin.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from King misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gavin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a straight right.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King checks a low kick from Gavin.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gavin thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a body kick that stops Gavin in his tracks momentarily.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King connects with a body shot.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Gavin takes one to the side of the head.
King staying out of range there.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King lands an overhand right.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick but King checks it.
Gavin cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Gavin tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King misses with a looping right.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lands the left hand.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for King.
Gavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Gavin misses.
King cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Gavin misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a body kick.
King scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.