PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kings (ranked 5722 p4p, 4995 weight class) and Sean Stevenson Jr (ranked 297 p4p, 281 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kings
vs
Stevenson Jr

160 cm
19
145
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
146
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Kings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Stevenson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kings takes a swing at Stevenson Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kings looks to land a left hand but Stevenson Jr moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson Jr blocks a jab.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Stevenson Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson Jr scores with a push kick.
Stevenson Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Kings there.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kings defending well as Stevenson Jr loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson Jr moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Kings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevenson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Kings jabs Stevenson Jr right on the nose. Stevenson Jr blinks but takes it well.
Stevenson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Kings misses with a body punch
and Stevenson Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
As Kings backs off Stevenson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kings manages to avoid it all.
Kings avoids a kick to the body.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Kings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stevenson Jr tries to bum rush Kings with a series of wild strikes but Kings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Stevenson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kings misses with a straight right.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson Jr.
Kings throws out a powerful jab.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson Jr throws out a counter right but Kings avoids it with no problem.
Stevenson Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson Jr misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings cracks Stevenson Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson Jr avoids the body shot from Kings.
A shot to the body from Kings misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kings's knee momentarily.
Stevenson Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Stevenson Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kings will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Stevenson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stevenson Jr.
Kings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kings lands with a hook. Stevenson Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Stevenson Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Kings is looking to wear down Stevenson Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kings swings for the body but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson Jr is just out of range.
Kings throws a jab when Stevenson Jr was well out of range.
Stevenson Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Kings lands a nice shot to the body.
Kings is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stevenson Jr scores with a head kick. Kings tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Stevenson Jr does no damage.
Kings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson Jr. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson Jr is just out of range.
Stevenson Jr throws a counter combo.
Paul Kings is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson Jr misses with a hook. Kings ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson Jr avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings swings for the body but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
As Kings backs off Stevenson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kings manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Stevenson Jr lands a head kick. Kings smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings avoids a kick to the body.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson Jr slips the punch.
Kings throws a hook but Stevenson Jr avoids it easily.
Kings connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr moves away from the strike by Kings.
Stevenson Jr staying out of range there.
Stevenson Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stevenson Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kings lands a body shot.
Kings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kings misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Kings jabs Stevenson Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson Jr is just out of range.
Stevenson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kings.
Kings connects with a crisp jab.
Kings misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson Jr's shoulder, as Stevenson Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson Jr.
Kings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kings works Stevenson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Kings scores with a body shot.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings takes a swing at Stevenson Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson Jr manages to avoid it.
Stevenson Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sean Stevenson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kings slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kings.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
Stevenson Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kings dodges the punch combination from Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr blocks a jab.
Stevenson Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson Jr can do to turn this around?
Kings throws a body punch but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
Stevenson Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kings backs off Stevenson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kings manages to avoid it all.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stevenson Jr.
Kings misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kings there.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Stevenson Jr's head but Stevenson Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevenson Jr looks for the body kick but Kings saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Stevenson Jr slips under a jab from Kings.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson Jr.
Kings digs a good hook to Stevenson Jr's body.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson Jr moves away.
Kings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kings dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stevenson Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stevenson Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kings lands a jab to the head.
Kings lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Stevenson Jr.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kings misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kings takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kings just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings scores with a decent looking hook.
Stevenson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Stevenson Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson Jr.
Kings cracks Stevenson Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Stevenson Jr is rocked!
Kings 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.
Kings scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kings finish him?
Kings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kings drops Stevenson Jr with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Stevenson Jr! Kings dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Kings!
In defeat, Sean Stevenson Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost, end of story what more can I say than just, I am young and improving more and more and I will get way better soon, so thank you to my opponent for whooping my ass and making me a better fighter.'.