PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Ensign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ensign has chosen Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears as his entrance music. Jordan Ensign will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

King
vs
Ensign

190 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Feodor King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Ensign!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ensign is defended easily by King.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Ensign on that attempt.
Ensign tries to clinch but King moves away

and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Ensign is retaining full guard.
King passes Ensign's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ensign's head.

King is looking for a kimura but Ensign is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.

King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ensign is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.

King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

King is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King wants to free his trapped foot but Ensign is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, King seems content to control.

King stands up and beckons Ensign to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ensign dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Ensign's head and hops out.
Feodor King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Ensign.
King wants to slow Ensign down by chopping away at his legs.
Ensign tries to clinch

and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Ensign throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ensign jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Ensign gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

King feints and as Ensign raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

King stands and steps away. Ensign gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ensign wants to clinch

so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ensign is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from King misses.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ensign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a series of strikes. Ensign will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ensign looks to clinch

and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

King stands up from Ensign's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ensign tries to clinch but fails miserably

and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ensign won't be happy with that.
Feodor King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ensign sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

King decides to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from King.
King stuns Ensign with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan Ensign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jordan Ensign has been cut.
Ensign leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ensign doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ensign, pushing him back against the cage.
King could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

King jumps guard and drags Ensign to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ensign throws a big elbow that misses.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ensign can do to turn this around?
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ensign trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Ensign trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.
Ensign wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King pulls Ensign in close to prevent any damage.

Feodor King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ensign moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Ensign darts in trying to clinch

and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ensign tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to pass to full mount but Ensign defends it.

King seems to be looking for submissions.
King is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ensign!
King wants to take Ensign's back but he can't do it this time.
King looking to control but Ensign is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ensign trying desperately to get to his feet.
King controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ensign's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ensign moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Ensign tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Ensign keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.

King stands up from Ensign's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
King misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ensign tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Ensign avoids a kick to the body.
Ensign is looking to clinch.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ensign throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ensign must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ensign throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ensign trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King striking off his back but it's not causing Ensign any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King looking for a guillotine here but Ensign defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ensign wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Ensign postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King has control of Ensign's left arm, preventing Ensign from doing any damage.

Ensign gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ensign moves to clinch but King breaks away

and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ensign won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ensign is trying to improve his position.

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.
Ensign is trying to get back to his feet.

King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feodor King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor King!