PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kank Kankmust Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Game
vs
Kankmust Iii

225 cm
25
267 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kank Kankmust Iii!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kankmust Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Game manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kankmust Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Game lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kankmust Iii at a distance.
Game really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Game throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Game definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kankmust Iii clinches up against the cage.
Kankmust Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Game is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kankmust Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kankmust Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game misses with a two punch combination.
Game dips to his left and cracks Kankmust Iii with an uppercut!

It looks like Kank Kankmust Iii has been cut.
Game throws a series of punches but Kankmust Iii avoids them all with ease.
Game throws a body punch but Kankmust Iii moves out of range.
Game lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Game as Kankmust Iii shoots in.
King Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kank Kankmust Iii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kankmust Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kankmust Iii moves away.
Kankmust Iii moves out of range as Game strikes.
Game throws a combination that misses
and Kankmust Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Game backing up. Game nods at Kankmust Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Game stuffs the takedown attempt from Kankmust Iii. Kankmust Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Game misses with a combination

and Kankmust Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Game jumps guard but Kankmust Iii stands there with Game around his waist. Game gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kankmust Iii tries to break free but Game pushes him back against the cage.
Kankmust Iii is trying to pull guard but Game turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Game tries to break free but Kankmust Iii pushes him back against the cage.

Kankmust Iii successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Game wants to pass the guard but Kankmust Iii is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kankmust Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kankmust Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.

Game drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Game jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kankmust Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Game loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Game throwing strikes from guard but Kankmust Iii blocks nicely.
Game will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kankmust Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Game trying to control the position from guard on top but Kankmust Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kankmust Iii is looking for a triangle but Game pushes his legs off easily.
Game controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch combination from Game misses.
A right-left combo lands from Game.
A left and a right from Game both land. Nice combination.
Game throws a series of punches but Kankmust Iii moves out of range.
Game looks to land a combination but Kankmust Iii avoids it well.
Kankmust Iii with the counter takedown but Game avoids it easily.
Kankmust Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Kankmust Iii looks winded!
Game pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Game tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kankmust Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Game.
Game throws a jab when Kankmust Iii was well out of range.
Kankmust Iii shoots in for a takedown but Game shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Game will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Kankmust Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Game throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Game does no damage.
As Game backs off Kankmust Iii throws a huge counter combo but Game manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Game dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kank Kankmust Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Game throws a right and a left that Kankmust Iii avoids nicely.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kankmust Iii.
Game is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kankmust Iii can do to turn this around?
Game misses with a straight left.
King Game is winning the standup battle so far.

Kankmust Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kankmust Iii is trying to pull guard but Game has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Kankmust Iii manages to break the clinch.
Game misses with a jab, cross combination.
Game throws a nice looking combination but Kankmust Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Game looks to land a combination but Kankmust Iii avoids it well.
Kankmust Iii throws a counter combo.
Game fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game misses with a combination
and Kankmust Iii counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Game misses with a wild combination.
Game misses the body punch
and Kankmust Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Game's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kankmust Iii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kankmust Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Game walks away with a smile on his face. Kankmust Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Game misses with a double jab

and Kankmust Iii moves into the clinch.
Game tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Kankmust Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Kankmust Iii with that takedown attempt.
King Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kank Kankmust Iii.
Kankmust Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Game as he jumps to the side.
Kankmust Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Game swivels and escapes.
Kankmust Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Game manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kankmust Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Game lands a slapping body shot.
Game moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Game misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kankmust Iii! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game misses with a wild body shot.
King Game is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kankmust Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Game lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Game misses.
Game throws an overhand right that lands on Kankmust Iii's shoulder, as Kankmust Iii tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Game does no damage.
Game misses with a two punch combination.
Game defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kankmust Iii.
Game throws a combination that misses
and Kankmust Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Game backing up. Game nods at Kankmust Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Game is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kankmust Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Game.
A quick step to the side and Game tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Game does no damage.

Kankmust Iii forces Game back against the cage and clinches.
Game can't find room to land a body shot as Kankmust Iii controls the action.
Kankmust Iii tries to pull guard but Game won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kankmust Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kankmust Iii manages to pull guard.
Kankmust Iii looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Game puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Game moves nicely into side control.

Game has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Game throws a nice looking combination but Kankmust Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King Game is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Game throws a series of punches but Kankmust Iii moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game misses with a double jab
and Kankmust Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Game throws a nice looking combination but Kankmust Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kankmust Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Game as he avoids it easily.
Game swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kankmust Iii.
Kankmust Iii shoots for a takedown but Game saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kankmust Iii slips a jab and a cross from Game.
Kankmust Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Game misses with a two punch combination.
Kankmust Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Game sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kankmust Iii somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Game misses with a combination
and Kankmust Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Game dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kank Kankmust Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Game misses with the combination.
Kankmust Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Game bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Kankmust Iii forces Game back against the cage and clinches.
Game throws a punch but it's blocked by Kankmust Iii.
Kankmust Iii wants a takedown but no success here.
Game looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Game wants a takedown.
Game jumps guard but Kankmust Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankmust Iii is trying to pull guard but Game turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kankmust Iii is trying to pull guard but Game turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kank Kankmust Iii.

Kankmust Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kankmust Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kankmust Iii is trying to keep Game in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game stops Kankmust Iii from standing up.
Kankmust Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Game is proving a slippery customer.
Game landing with the ground and pound.
Game is pushing down on Kankmust Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kankmust Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Game has managed to sneak the leg through.

Game is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kankmust Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kankmust Iii tries to roll over but Game keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kankmust Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Game.
Game wants to control but Kankmust Iii is keeping him busy.

Kankmust Iii looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Game pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Game cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Game looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kankmust Iii wants to control but Game is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game controlling from the full mount.
Kankmust Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Game content just to control the position here.
Game is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Game lands a big shot there that rocks Kankmust Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kankmust Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game with shots to the head and body - Kankmust Iii looks very uncomfortable down there.

Game looking to secure an arm triangle but Kankmust Iii defends it well.

Game looking for a guillotine from mount but Kankmust Iii is having none of it.
Game working Kankmust Iii over with strikes here.
Kank Kankmust Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Game is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Game working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Game showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Game, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

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