PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble's entrance music is Terminator Theme Song. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kimble
vs
Lisser

210 cm
28
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
284 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble throws a series of punches but Lisser avoids them all with ease.
Kimble avoids the body shot from Lisser.
Kimble throws a combination that misses

and Lisser counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lisser.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lisser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kimble misses with an elbow strike.
Kimble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimble pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kimble missing with knees to the body.
Lisser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimble throws an elbow but it misses.
Lisser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like John Kimble has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lisser works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Lisser.
Lisser tries a knee to the head but Kimble blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lisser.
Lisser scores with a shoulder strike.
Lisser scores with a shot to the side of Kimble's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser stalling in the clinch.
Kimble looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lisser is pushing Kimble up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lisser lands a hook that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Lisser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lisser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Lisser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lisser lands a shot to the body.
Kimble is breathing heavily.
Lisser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kimble moves forwards but Lisser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kimble. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimble just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kimble. Those never looked like landing.
Lisser cracks a nice hook into Kimble's ribs.
Lisser tries to bum rush Kimble with a series of wild strikes but Kimble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lisser throws a looping overhand right but Kimble ducks down to avoid it.
Kimble misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Lisser.
Kimble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lisser tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lisser.

Lisser clinches.
Kimble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kimble is trying to break the clinch but Lisser has him pressed against the ropes.
Lisser avoids a wild elbow strike from Kimble.
Lisser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Kimble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lisser blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lisser.
Lisser lands with a left to the head.
Lisser blocking some punches.
Lisser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kimble up against the ropes.
Lisser presses Kimble against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimble taking a breather.

Lisser gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kimble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lisser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lisser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lisser throwing strikes but missing.
Lisser landing with the ground and pound.
Lisser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lisser wants to control from the top but Kimble keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lisser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Lisser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kimble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kimble walks into a straight right hand from Lisser.
Lisser lands a lovely overhand right.
Lisser throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lisser rushes Kimble and presses him up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Lisser to work.
Lisser lands a damaging elbow.
Lisser blocks an elbow strike.
Kimble has a couple of punches blocked by Lisser.
Lisser takes a shot to the head.
Kimble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisser tries to land knees in the clinch but Kimble avoids the damage to the body.
Lisser lands with a light punch inside.
Lisser misses with the head strike.
Lisser holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Lisser with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble misses with an elbow strike.
Kimble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lisser scores with a shot to the side of Kimble's head.
Lisser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.

Lisser tightens his grip and picks Kimble up, before dumping him to the ground. Kimble manages to land in guard.
Lisser wants to control from the top but Kimble keeps moving.
Lisser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lisser postures up in Kimble's guard and throws a big left but Kimble blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lisser with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lisser wants to control from the top but Kimble keeps moving.
Kimble is looking to stand up but Lisser isn't so interested in that idea.
Kimble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lisser throws and elbow that misses. Kimble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lisser's guard. Nice move by Kimble!
Lisser keeping moving, preventing Kimble from controlling successfully.

John Kimble has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice cross by Lisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Kimble.
Kimble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Lisser shoots in and gets a takedown into Kimble's guard.
Lisser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kimble is pushing Lisser's head away, looking to escape. Lisser manages to hold on to the position though.
Lisser landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisser in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An elbow from Lisser crashes against the mat.
Lisser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lisser working the head with strikes.
Lisser is looking to take a break and control but Kimble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser scoring with punches and elbows.
Kimble is not content to let Lisser control the position.
Lisser fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lisser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kimble sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Lisser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser is chipping away with strikes.
Kimble on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Lisser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Kimble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lisser moves into the clinch.
Kimble trying to land knees to the body.
Lisser scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Kimble is rocked!

John Kimble's cut is getting worse.
Lisser unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kimble! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Lisser is unloading with more strikes now! Kimble drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lisser!