PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron TheKing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mad Max has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Max
vs
TheKing

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mad Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron TheKing!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Max clinches up with TheKing and pushes him back against the cage.
TheKing tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
TheKing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
TheKing trying to control the position but instead, Max has worked for underhooks and has pushed TheKing into the cage.
Max has TheKing pressed against the cage, preventing TheKing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from TheKing.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
Max using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
TheKing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
TheKing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheKing trying to stall but Max improves his position.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheKing is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Max as TheKing tries to tie him up.
TheKing misses with a knee strike.
TheKing trying to land knees to the body.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by TheKing.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
TheKing landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheKing is trying to break the clinch but Max has him pressed against the cage.
TheKing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Max in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite TheKing's efforts to push away.
Max avoids the elbow strike from TheKing, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on TheKing's face as he tries to break the clinch.
TheKing tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
Max scores a nice knee to the body.
TheKing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TheKing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheKing is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheKing trying to land knees to the body.
TheKing misses with a knee to the head.
TheKing trying to stall but Max improves his position.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheKing is defending well for now.
Max avoiding damage as TheKing throws knees to the body.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TheKing.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
TheKing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
Max blocks a body shot from TheKing.
TheKing taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheKing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Max blocking some punches.
TheKing avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
TheKing managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
TheKing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
TheKing trying to land knees to the body.
Max scores a nice knee to the body.
TheKing tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
Max unloads a knee to the mid-section. TheKing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheKing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

TheKing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Max, pushing him back against the cage.
Aaron TheKing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
TheKing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheKing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but TheKing avoids the damage to the body.
TheKing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max missing with knees to the body.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheKing avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
TheKing is looking to break free of the clinch but Max has double underhooks.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from TheKing.
Max avoids a wild elbow strike from TheKing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but TheKing avoids the damage to the body.
TheKing is trying to break the clinch but Max has him pressed against the cage.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
A frustrated look appears on TheKing's face as he tries to break the clinch.
TheKing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TheKing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
TheKing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TheKing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Max working TheKing over with knees to the body.
TheKing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Max has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
TheKing misses with a knee strike.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TheKing.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from TheKing.
Max landing knees to the body.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
TheKing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TheKing trying to land knees to the body.
TheKing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but TheKing avoids the damage to the body.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Max blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheKing misses with a knee strike.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
Max avoiding damage as TheKing throws knees to the body.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but TheKing avoids the damage to the body.
TheKing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TheKing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but TheKing avoids the damage to the body.
TheKing misses with an elbow strike.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheKing is defending well for now.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TheKing.
TheKing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TheKing avoids it.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
TheKing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheKing throws a knee to the head but misses.
Max takes a knee right on the jaw!
TheKing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max takes a knee to the side of the body.
TheKing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
TheKing throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Max working TheKing over with knees to the body.
TheKing tries a body shot but Max blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron TheKing 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. And we move into the final round!

Max moves into range and clinches up with TheKing.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheKing is defending well for now.
TheKing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, TheKing just misses with a elbow thrown towards Max's brow.
TheKing tries to circle away but Max has him pinned against the cage.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
TheKing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the head but Max blocks with his arms.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.
TheKing managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
TheKing missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Max avoiding damage as TheKing throws knees to the body.
TheKing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Max in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
TheKing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheKing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Max is keeping busy.
Max working TheKing over with knees to the body.
TheKing looking to throw knees to the head but Max is blocking nicely.
TheKing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TheKing.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
TheKing tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing TheKing back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheKing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
TheKing avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
TheKing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
TheKing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheKing managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
TheKing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TheKing taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
TheKing tries a knee to the head but Max blocks it.
TheKing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TheKing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TheKing avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheKing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max missing with knees to the body.
Max landing knees to the body.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TheKing avoids it.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
TheKing managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but TheKing avoids the damage to the body.
Max utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Max utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
TheKing trying to land knees to the body.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from TheKing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheKing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Max's elbow.
TheKing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TheKing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheKing wants to stall.
TheKing misses with a hook to the ribs.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the head but Max blocks with his arms.
TheKing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Max missing with knees to the body.
TheKing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheKing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron TheKing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TheKing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Aaron TheKing!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Aaron TheKing!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Aaron TheKing!

Aaron TheKing wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Aaron TheKing started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.