PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What what, in the butt.. Levi King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stotch
vs
King

225 cm
23
300 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

216 cm
23
318 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a wild body shot.
Stotch is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from King misses.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Stotch throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stotch's hands.
Stotch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a leg kick.
Stotch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stotch.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stotch's hands.
Stotch slips a jab from King.
Stotch lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!

King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stotch was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to pass the guard.
King wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.
King won't allow Stotch to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stotch dives on top into guard.
Stotch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King keeping full guard, as Stotch tries to pass.
Stotch stopping the sweep attempt from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stotch trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King controlling the position easily from mount.
Stotch avoids a strike by King and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in King's guard! Fantastic escape!

King has an active guard here but Stotch has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for a sweep. Stotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stotch is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Stotch is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
King manages to get to full guard.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stotch lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

King feints and as Stotch raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Stotch, not yet.
King looking to pass the guard.
King looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stotch pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.

King has gone for a leg lock! Stotch slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Stotch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Stotch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

King rushes Stotch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stotch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stotch tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Stotch avoids the damage to the body.
King cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.

King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Stotch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to reverse the position but instead Stotch has taken his back - oops!
King is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stotch controlling from the back.
King staying busy and making it hard for Stotch to control.
King manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stotch's guard. Nice work there by King.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two 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.
King trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stotch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stotch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stotch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Stotch finds it's target.
King digs a good hook to Stotch's body.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stotch with a jab.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stotch finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Some wild striking there from King.
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stotch moves into the clinch successfully.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stotch blocks a body shot from King.
King tries a body shot but Stotch blocks it.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Stotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Stotch.
Stotch is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Stotch.
Stotch lands with a light punch inside.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Stotch tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stotch.

Stotch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stotch with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotch is looking to clinch.
Stotch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Stotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stotch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stotch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stotch throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stotch, as that shot connected.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King walks into a jab.
Stotch lands with a nice body punch.
Stotch pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Stotch settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Stotch. Beautiful body shot.

Stotch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stotch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stotch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stotch prevents a body shot from King.
King working aggressively here.
Stotch is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stotch connects with a jab.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
King blocks a head kick by Stotch.
King ducks under a wild hook from Stotch.
Leopold Stotch is winning the standup battle so far.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stotch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stotch misses with a straight right.
Stotch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stotch wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stotch misses with a body shot.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Stotch throws a leg kick
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Stotch catches King right on the button with a cross.
Stotch throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Stotch misses with a head kick.
Stotch misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stotch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stotch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stotch connects with a jab.
Stotch connects with a body shot.
Stotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Stotch.
Stotch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King slips under a jab.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stotch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stotch takes the fight into the clinch.
Stotch is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Stotch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stotch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with the head strike.
Stotch lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stotch throws a head punch that misses.
Stotch misses with the head strike.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stotch blocking some punches.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Stotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Stotch controls his hands.
King digs a right hand into Stotch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stotch's gas tank.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.

King is trying to trip Stotch. He has hold of a leg but Stotch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. King persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stotch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is pushing down on Stotch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stotch is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.

King wants to work for an arm triangle but Stotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King is looking to pass Stotch's guard but actually Stotch recovers to full guard.
King stops Stotch from standing up.
Stotch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stotch trying to control the position.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Stotch is retaining full guard.
Stotch can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King not doing much here.
King is looking to take a break and control but Stotch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Stotch clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stotch thumps King with a low kick.
Stotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Stotch wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Stotch pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Stotch settles back down.
Stotch misses with a double jab.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stotch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King lands with a shot to the body.
Stotch just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from King misses.
Stotch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Stotch loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Stotch works King's body with a nice hook.
King is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stotch lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stotch defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Stotch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stotch works King's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Stotch. That snapped King's head back.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stotch swinging wildly here.
Stotch throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Stotch misses with a looping right.
King takes a swing at Stotch's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stotch.
King misses with a wild body shot.

Stotch tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stotch.
Good body shot from Stotch.
Stotch is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Stotch wants to break the clinch but can't.
King misses with some punches.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Stotch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stotch fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stotch fails to land.
A short right from Stotch on the inside.
Stotch has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Stotch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.

Stotch breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves away from the strike by Stotch.
Stotch misses with an uppercut.
King misses with a low kick as Stotch jumps back.
Stotch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Stotch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stotch misses the jab.

King rushes Stotch and presses him up against the cage.
King lands a body punch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Stotch controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Stotch tries to tie him up.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stotch struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Stotch blocking some punches.
Stotch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stotch blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stotch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King tries a body shot but Stotch blocks it.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stotch has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stotch managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Stotch prevents a body shot from King.
Nice body punch from King.
Stotch can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a left hand.
King pushes Stotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotch works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Levi King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Stotch had his way with Levi King in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Stotch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stotch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King blocks a leg kick.
Stotch throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stotch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stotch misses with a wild body shot.
Stotch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from King misses.
Jab by Stotch.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stotch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Stotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stotch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stotch tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
Stotch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stotch can pounce on him.
Stotch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stotch thumps King with a low kick.
Stotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Stotch blocks the low kick.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stotch throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Stotch.
Stotch lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Stotch tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stotch.
Stotch throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Stotch only half commits.
Stotch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Stotch lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Leopold Stotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stotch tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King walks into a straight right hand from Stotch.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stotch can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stotch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levi King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Stotch.
Stotch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A cross from Stotch lands.
Stotch throws a sloppy head kick
letting King counter with a right hand.
King misses with a head kick.
Stotch cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.

King is rocked!
King misses with a low kick.
Stotch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Stotch catches King right on the button with a cross.
Stotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Stotch tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stotch throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stotch. Stotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Stotch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Stotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stotch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stotch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Stotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stotch throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
King throws out a loose jab but Stotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stotch.
Stotch lands a jab to the head.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Stotch.
A right-left combo lands from Stotch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch lands with a cross.
Stotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stotch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stotch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stotch jabs at King's body.
Stotch throws out a powerful jab.
Stotch lands a nice looking body shot.
Stotch cracks King with an open hand slap.
Stotch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stotch finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Stotch scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stotch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Stotch rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
Stotch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King tries to throw a body punch but Stotch avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Stotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stotch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Stotch!
Leopold Stotch retains his super heavyweight title!