PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Lived (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg "Deep Cover" . Lived comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rU7WPVcLmQ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Damien Lived has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

King
vs
Lived

178 cm
27
219 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

189 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Wisdom clothing (O.R.G)

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Lived!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Krzysztof King has been cut.

Lived gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lived's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Lived which made him look bad.
Lived tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lived jabs at King's body.
Lived misses with the combination.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lived sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Lived tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lived tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lived scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lived throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lived keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lived lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King is looking to clinch but Lived is avoiding it.
Damien Lived seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lived throws a lazy head kick

and King counters with a single leg into guard. Lived didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
King works his way into side control.
Lived sneaks back into half guard.
Lived moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Lived pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.

Lived fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lived taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is trying to force a seperation but Lived has the dominant position.
King prevents Lived from breaking the clinch.

King manages to break the clinch.
Lived throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lived is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lived lands a body punch.

King pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has a closed guard, preventing Lived from standing up.
Lived looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King has a closed guard, preventing Lived from standing up.
King working a defensive guard here.
Lived not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lived must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lived wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lived to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

King is working an open guard so Lived takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Lived sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lived throws a head kick that misses.
Lived throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.

Lived moves into range and clinches up with King.
Lived lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Lived breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

King tries to keep at a distance but Lived has taken the fight into the clinch.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lived.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Lived dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lived fails with an attempt to clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lived lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lived paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lived clinches up against the cage.
King is trying to pull guard but Lived has him pressed against the cage.
Lived on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lived is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lived gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lived is struggling to control the position.
Lived prevents King from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lived goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damien Lived seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.

Lived moves into the clinch.
Lived digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lived - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King is trying to stall.
Lived lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lived wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lived.
King can't break the clinch.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lived is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lived to keep the fight standing.
King tries to work over Lived's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lived lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.

Krzysztof King's cut is getting worse.
Lived tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lived lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lived.
Good body shot from Lived.
Lived prevents a body shot from King.

Lived breaks from the clinch.

Lived moves into range and clinches up with King.
A bit of stalling here from Lived.
Lived is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King is trying to break the clinch but Lived is controlling him.

Lived pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries to clinch up but Lived circles away and keeps his distance.
Lived doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lived.

Lived takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lived.

King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lived gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King keeping full guard, as Lived tries to pass.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lived is looking to stand up but King won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King keeping moving, preventing Lived from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Lived showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lived.

Lived moves into the clinch.
Lived is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lived fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Lived.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof King. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lived lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lived leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lived clinches with his opponent.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lived has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lived lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Lived pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lived blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lived breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lived shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lived shoots in but no luck this time.
Lived feints a jab promting King to slip. Lived then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King blocks a head kick by Lived.
Lived lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lived looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lived wants to clinch.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lived shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Lived keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lived drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
A short left from King.

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lived connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krzysztof King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King tries to move into range but Lived moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Lived feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Lived changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lived is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lived stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lived closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King wants to clinch up but Lived keeps it at a distance.
Lived fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lived tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Lived has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lived lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
King stuffs the takedown.
King tries to clinch there but Lived circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lived stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.

Lived moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Lived comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lived has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Lived!
Damien Lived very nearly forgot to thank Wisdom clothing (O.R.G) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.