PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Myung Kim has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kim
vs
Bam

225 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Myung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zam Bam!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim misses with a head kick.

Kim clinches.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Bam jumps into guard, dragging Kim to the mat.
Kim won't allow Bam to sweep him here.

Kim drops back looking for a leg! Bam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bam manages to kick Kim off! Kim jumps back into Bam's guard.

Bam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bam dives on top into guard.

Kim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bam is aware though and is defending well.

Kim has his foot on Bam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bam works his way back into a safe position though.

Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bam has passed into half guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bam pulls his head out easily.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bam pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kim actively working from the bottom here.

Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is not content to let Bam control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Bam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bam wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bam trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Bam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Bam wants to get back to his feet.
Bam looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bam prevents Kim from improving his position.

Bam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kim looking for a guillotine here but Bam defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bam trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myung Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bam crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Bam gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Bam manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Bam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kim to the mat! Kim manages to get full guard.

Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kim is looking for a triangle here but Bam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kim is looking to regain half guard here but Bam keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim gets back to half guard.
Myung Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim wants to get back to full guard but Bam has passed into side control.
Kim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim gets back to half guard.
Kim wants to improve his position but Bam is controlling well.
Bam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bam is breathing heavily.
Kim gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kim working for a triangle but Bam defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bam wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.

Bam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bam has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Bam is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bam has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.

Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kim pushes a forearm under Bam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myung Kim!
Myung Kim thanked the fans post fight for their support.