PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cali
vs
King

162 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ali Cali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandin King!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a swing at Cali's ribcage but misses.

Cali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King struggling a bit here.
King manages to get back to half guard.
Cali winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cali working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Cali is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Cali throws a strike but King avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King has momentary wrist control but Cali slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Cali throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cali throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cali's guard. Nice move by King!

King trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cali trying to control the position here.
Cali being controlled here, momentarily.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cali tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control from the top but Cali keeps moving.
Cali has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
King trying to control the action but Cali is working from the bottom.
Cali is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cali holding on.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cali at a distance.
King throws a series of punches but Cali moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Cali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cali counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King misses with a two punch combination.
As King backs away, Cali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cali tries to clinch there but King circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandin King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Cali misses.
Brandin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cali rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Cali there.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King throws a shot to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cali attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by King.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cali throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a hook
and Cali counters with a stiff right hand.

Cali instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.

Cali closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cali leaning against his opponent.

Cali manages to break the clinch.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Cali's head back.
King lands a body shot.
Cali wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cali misses with a two punch combination.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from King does no damage.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Cali counters with a left to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
King misses with a wild combination.

Cali closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cali backwards.

Cali manages to break the clinch.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali Cali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King swings for the body but Cali moves out of range.
Cali tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Cali is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandin King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

King lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cali.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cali.
Cali throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Cali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cali throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands an overhand right.
Cali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cali feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Cali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King connects with a body shot.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Cali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Brandin King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cali is looking to clinch.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Cali's head back.

Cali is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cali wants to clinch.
King throws a series of punches but Cali moves out of range.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Cali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cali wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cali walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Cali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cali throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King throws a looping overhand right but Cali ducks down to avoid it.
King works Cali's body with a nice hook.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a body punch but Cali moves out of range.
Cali fails with an attempt to clinch.
King loads up on a big right hand but Cali slips the punch.
Brandin King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cali tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cali somewhat.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cali doesn't seem bothered though.
King walks into a left hand.
Cali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandin King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

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