PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (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 Ennio Morricone - Once Upon a Time in the West. Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

King
vs
Uzannavabizch

187 cm
29
213 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

189 cm
27
207 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawrence King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uzannavabizch doesn't seem bothered though.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uzannavabizch.
King moves out of range as Uzannavabizch strikes.
Uzannavabizch moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King takes a swing at Uzannavabizch's ribcage but misses.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
Uzannavabizch connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Uzannavabizch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzannavabizch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Uzannavabizch misses.
Uzannavabizch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice looking body kick.
Uzannavabizch misses with a wild combination.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Uzannavabizch as King shoots in.
Uzannavabizch lands with a kick to the ribs.
King throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uzannavabizch.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is looking to chop away at King's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uzannavabizch.
Crunch! Uzannavabizch slams his shin into King's torso.
Uzannavabizch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch misses the jab.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch cracks the inside of King's front leg.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uzannavabizch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uzannavabizch throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzannavabizch.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uzannavabizch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uzannavabizch misses the shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Uzannavabizch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a one two combo.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzannavabizch moves away from the strike by King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch cracks King with a good jab.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab-cross combination.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch misses with a straight right.
Uzannavabizch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzannavabizch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Uzannavabizch misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King slips under a jab from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Uzannavabizch dodges the punch combination from King.
Uzannavabizch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uzannavabizch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uzannavabizch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Uzannavabizch does no damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether King might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uzannavabizch. Uzannavabizch obviously looking to wear him down.
Uzannavabizch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Uzannavabizch misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a body punch but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uzannavabizch avoids the body shot from King.
Uzannavabizch lands a two punch combo.
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!
Uzannavabizch looks to land a body kick but King moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch misses with a two punch combination.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uzannavabizch with a jab.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uzannavabizch misses the shot to the body.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uzannavabizch throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands with a right hand.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Uzannavabizch throws a predictable looking body shot
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uzannavabizch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Uzannavabizch pulls out of a head kick attempt.

King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Uzannavabizch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Uzannavabizch controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
Uzannavabizch looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Uzannavabizch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uzannavabizch moves away from the strike by King.
King throws the left hand but Uzannavabizch avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uzannavabizch lands a lovely overhand right.
King looks to land a right hand but Uzannavabizch moved out of range.
Uzannavabizch misses with a telegraphed body shot

so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Uzannavabizch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King keeping full guard, as Uzannavabizch tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uzannavabizch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uzannavabizch wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Uzannavabizch chips away with some ground and pound.

King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uzannavabizch is aware though and is defending well.
King keeping full guard, as Uzannavabizch tries to pass.
Uzannavabizch stopping the sweep attempt from King.

King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Uzannavabizch stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Uzannavabizch!
Uzannavabizch landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzannavabizch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

King with the active half guard here but Uzannavabizch passes nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Uzannavabizch stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Uzannavabizch motions for King to come forward. Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King takes a swing at Uzannavabizch's ribcage but misses.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uzannavabizch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Uzannavabizch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Uzannavabizch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King blocks a jab.
Uzannavabizch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uzannavabizch thows a body shot but no joy.
Uzannavabizch lands a body shot.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uzannavabizch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King throws a right hand that Uzannavabizch ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzannavabizch also avoids with ease.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Uzannavabizch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Uzannavabizch. Those never looked like landing.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
A punch combination from Uzannavabizch misses.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uzannavabizch swinging wildly here.
Uzannavabizch moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzannavabizch circles away quickly and effectively.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uzannavabizch.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Uzannavabizch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. King is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Uzannavabizch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uzannavabizch scores with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch misses the shot to the body.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzannavabizch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Uzannavabizch misses.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzannavabizch tries a low kick but King avoids it.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Uzannavabizch thows a body shot but no joy.
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Uzannavabizch misses the target.
Uzannavabizch throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the head.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uzannavabizch wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Uzannavabizch misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzannavabizch.
Crunch! Uzannavabizch slams his shin into King's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uzannavabizch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uzannavabizch counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uzannavabizch lands a right hook to the body.
Uzannavabizch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Uzannavabizch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzannavabizch throws a quick inside leg kick.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Uzannavabizch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uzannavabizch ducks under a wild hook from King.
Uzannavabizch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzannavabizch lands a lovely overhand right.
King with a poor takedown
and Uzannavabizch counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Uzannavabizch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uzannavabizch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King shoots in but Uzannavabizch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Uzannavabizch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uzannavabizch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uzannavabizch connects with the punch.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzannavabizch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uzannavabizch slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uzannavabizch misses with the body kick
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch ducks under a wild hook from King.
Uzannavabizch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Uzannavabizch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uzannavabizch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Uzannavabizch throws a good cross that connects.
Uzannavabizch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uzannavabizch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Uzannavabizch lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Uzannavabizch lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uzannavabizch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a nice strike.
Uzannavabizch feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Uzannavabizch punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Uzannavabizch's corner calls for a 1-2. Uzannavabizch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uzannavabizch cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab to the nose.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uzannavabizch connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King jabs at Uzannavabizch's body.
Uzannavabizch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Uzannavabizch throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzannavabizch connects with a solid leg kick.
Uzannavabizch digs a good hook to King's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzannavabizch lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Uzannavabizch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch slips a straight right by King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uzannavabizch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch! Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.