PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Storey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsbury comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Back in Black. Derek Storey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle Kingsbury's chin.

Kingsbury
vs
Storey

187 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Takeover
Conviction

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kingsbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Storey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsbury walks into a stiff left hand from Storey.
Kingsbury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsbury doesn't manage to clinch there - Storey circles away.
Kingsbury throws a lazy right hand but Storey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingsbury checks a leg kick nicely.
Kingsbury fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingsbury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingsbury tries to clinch there but Storey circles away.
Storey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingsbury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch.
Kingsbury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingsbury tries to close the distance and clinch but Storey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storey slips a jab from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury tries to clinch but Storey is having none of it.
Kingsbury tries to clinch there but Storey circles away.
Storey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingsbury walks into a stiff left hand from Storey.

Kingsbury has Storey up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsbury has Storey pressed against the cage, preventing Storey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storey misses with a punch to the body.
Kingsbury manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kingsbury just misses with a elbow thrown towards Storey's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storey tries a body shot but Kingsbury blocks it.
Storey has had enough of the clinch but Kingsbury keeps him there for the moment.
Storey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsbury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kingsbury will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storey up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingsbury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storeys head.
Kingsbury throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Storey can't find room to land a body shot as Kingsbury controls the action.
Storey takes a shot to the head.
Storey tries to work over Kingsbury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingsbury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kingsbury throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kingsbury scores with a shot to the side of Storey's head.
Kingsbury misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kingsbury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingsbury backwards.
Kingsbury cracks Storey with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storey.
Kingsbury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storey trying to control the position but instead, Kingsbury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storey into the cage.
The referee calls for Kingsbury to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kingsbury holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kingsbury leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kingsbury connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kingsbury with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingsbury has a couple of punches blocked by Storey.
Kingsbury tries to throw a body punch but Storey avoids it by throwing Kingsbury back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingsbury misses with a body punch.
Storey avoiding damage as Kingsbury throws knees to the body.
Storey is trying to push Kingsbury away but Kingsbury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kingsbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Storey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kingsbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingsbury trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kingsbury misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Storey lands a jab.
Storey thuds a left hand into Kingsbury's body.
Kyle Kingsbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Storey does it's job there.
Storey connects with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingsbury creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storey is trying to push Kingsbury away but Kingsbury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingsbury.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kingsbury just misses with a elbow thrown towards Storey's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Storey misses with a punch to the body.
Storey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingsbury can't find room to land a body shot as Storey controls the action.
Kingsbury lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsbury looking to stall.
Kingsbury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kingsbury content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Storey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kingsbury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingsbury lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Storey fails to land.
Kingsbury throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storey blocks a body shot from Kingsbury.
Storey avoiding damage as Kingsbury throws knees to the body.
Storey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingsbury struggles to land a body shot inside as Storey controls his hands.
Kingsbury is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingsbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingsbury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury gets through Storey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsbury has Storey pushed against the cage.
Storey wants to break free but Kingsbury has control.
Storey avoids a wild elbow strike from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury avoiding damage.
Storey prevents a body shot from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kingsbury prevents Storey from breaking the clinch.
Storey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Storey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Storey avoids the elbow strike from Kingsbury, against the cage.
Kingsbury is pushing Storey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Storey lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kingsbury throws an elbow but misses.
Kingsbury prevents a body shot from Storey.
Storey trying to control the position but instead, Kingsbury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storey into the cage.
Kingsbury stalling against the cage.
Storey blocking some punches.
Kingsbury has Storey pushed against the cage.
Kingsbury has Storey pressed against the cage, preventing Storey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kingsbury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storey's efforts to push away.
Storey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsbury controls his hands.
Storey lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury can't find room to land a body shot as Storey controls the action.
Kingsbury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingsbury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Storey breaks the clinch.
Kingsbury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsbury moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch but Storey is avoiding it.
Kingsbury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storey moves out of range as Kingsbury strikes.
Kingsbury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyle Kingsbury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingsbury tries to clinch but Storey is having none of it.
Storey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingsbury to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingsbury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kingsbury dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kingsbury tries to clinch up but Storey circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch but Storey is avoiding it.
Storey jabs Kingsbury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storey throws a leg kick
and Kingsbury counters with a nice uppercut.
Storey digs a good hook to Kingsbury's body.
Kingsbury closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storey counters with a one-two to the body.
Storey scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storey keeps the fight on the outside.
Storey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsbury moves away.
Storey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsbury.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsbury misses the jab.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch but Storey is avoiding it.
Storey misses with a looping right.
Storey scores with a hook.
Kingsbury wants to clinch.
Kingsbury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingsbury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingsbury tries to clinch but Storey is having none of it.
Derek Storey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storey misses with a low kick.
Kyle Kingsbury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury moves in looking to clinch but Storey pushes him off.
Storey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingsbury.
Storey scores with a jab. Kingsbury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kingsbury clinches up with Storey and pushes him back against the cage.
Storey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyle Kingsbury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Storey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingsburys head.
Storey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingsbury will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storey up against the cage.
Kingsbury misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kingsbury effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Kingsbury - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingsbury is working Storey over against the cage.
Kingsbury can't find room to land a body shot as Storey controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Storey fails to land.
Kingsbury pushes Storey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Storey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsbury slowing the pace effectively.
Kingsbury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Storey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsbury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storey is defending well for now.
Kingsbury blocking some punches.
Storey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Derek Storey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storey presses Kingsbury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsbury stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storey working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingsbury letting Storey take a breather here.
Kingsbury stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storey is trying to break the clinch but Kingsbury is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingsbury.
Storey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Storey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingsbury has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kingsbury!
Kyle Kingsbury took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Shout out to The Imperfects, those guys down there in that alliance are great.'.