PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kicking King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Souka Sudoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kicking King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

King
vs
Sudoka

200 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kicking King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Souka Sudoka!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sudoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sudoka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sudoka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sudoka moves out of range easily.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sudoka blocks a head kick by King.
Sudoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sudoka moves out of range easily.
Sudoka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King misses with a low kick.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudoka avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sudoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King is looking to chop away at Sudoka's legs.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sudoka.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Sudoka blocks a head kick by King.
Sudoka is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Sudoka checks a leg kick.
Kicking King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a leg kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sudoka misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sudoka moves out of range easily.
Sudoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Sudoka misses with a wild body shot.
King tries a low kick but Sudoka avoids it.

Sudoka gets a takedown into half guard.

Sudoka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sudoka on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sudoka seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sudoka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Sudoka eventually gives up the hold.

Sudoka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sudoka scoring with punches to the head and body.
King wants to get back to his feet but Sudoka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sudoka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sudoka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sudoka wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

That's four 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.
Sudoka wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Sudoka postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King wants to stand but Sudoka is controlling the position.

Sudoka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sudoka, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

A close round but Souka Sudoka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sudoka moves out of range easily.
Kicking King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King misses with a head kick.
Sudoka throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sudoka.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King thumps Sudoka with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Sudoka misses with a straight right.
Sudoka blocks a head kick by King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Sudoka.
Sudoka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sudoka throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a head kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sudoka circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from King.
King misses with a low kick as Sudoka jumps back.
Sudoka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sudoka.

Sudoka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Sudoka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sudoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sudoka wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sudoka drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King!
King tries to stand but Sudoka is controlling his head.

King stands up and we're back to a striking position.
King defending well as Sudoka loads up on a big left hand.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King checks a leg kick.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King scores with a leg kick.
Kicking King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King thumps Sudoka with a low kick.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sudoka's sensitive parts.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sudoka blocks a head kick by King.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
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 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
King misses with a head kick.
Kicking King is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sudoka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sudoka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sudoka moves out of range easily.
Sudoka avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kicking King dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sudoka misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sudoka moves out of range easily.
Sudoka blocks a head kick by King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from King.
Sudoka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Sudoka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Sudoka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Sudoka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King trying to hold on to Sudoka's head to control him but Sudoka postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sudoka is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Sudoka stalling.

Sudoka seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King is trying to stand up here but Sudoka is controlling him well.
King tries to get to full guard but Sudoka has control of the leg.

Sudoka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.

King is defending against the submission attempts here by Sudoka.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sudoka is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Sudoka wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sudoka wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King is trying to keep Sudoka in close.
Sudoka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King wants to stand but Sudoka is controlling the position.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Souka Sudoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sudoka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Souka Sudoka!