PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boon Wrecking Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrecking Ball's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, " Wrecking Ball ". James has chosen Boom:LOD as his entrance music. Kevin James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boon Wrecking Ball's chin.

Wrecking Ball
vs
James

200 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boon Wrecking Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin James!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wrecking Ball. No joy for James on that attempt.
Wrecking Ball stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

James tries to keep at a distance but Wrecking Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.

Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrecking Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Wrecking Ball takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball scores with a shot to the side of James's head.

Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrecking Ball, as that shot connected.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrecking Ball as he avoids it easily.
Boon Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.
Wrecking Ball lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wrecking Ball, right into the meat.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrecking Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrecking Ball connects with a single shot there.
Wrecking Ball lands an overhand right.
Wrecking Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrecking Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
Wrecking Ball looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James looks winded!

Wrecking Ball drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wrecking Ball distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wrecking Ball advances position into side control!
Wrecking Ball is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecking Ball lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wrecking Ball lands a few punches from side control.
Wrecking Ball landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wrecking Ball tries for a kimura but James is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball cracks James with a big elbow.
Wrecking Ball will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wrecking Ball connects with a decent elbow.
Wrecking Ball scoring with punches from side control.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Wrecking Ball working the ground and pound from side control.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wrecking Ball connects with a decent elbow.
Wrecking Ball has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wrecking Ball working the ground and pound.

Wrecking Ball stands up.
Wrecking Ball lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrecking Ball jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wrecking Ball connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Wrecking Ball.

It looks like Kevin James has been cut.
Wrecking Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrecking Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries to break the clinch but Wrecking Ball is controlling the position.

Wrecking Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrecking Ball lands with a good body shot.
Wrecking Ball lands with a right hand.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James checks a leg kick.
Wrecking Ball scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wrecking Ball throws a half hearted mid kick.

James takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrecking Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wrecking Ball lands a body punch.
Wrecking Ball misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrecking Ball.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.

Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrecking Ball connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Wrecking Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecking Ball working some strikes from top position.
Wrecking Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Wrecking Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A cross from Wrecking Ball lands.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wrecking Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Wrecking Ball clinches with his opponent.
Wrecking Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wrecking Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Wrecking Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Wrecking Ball. Those never looked like landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Wrecking Ball.
James is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrecking Ball throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Wrecking Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James walks into a left hand.
Wrecking Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball works James's body with a nice hook.
Wrecking Ball thuds a left hand into James's body.
Wrecking Ball scores with a body shot.
Wrecking Ball throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Wrecking Ball misses with a low kick.
Boon Wrecking Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wrecking Ball has managed to clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James is trying to break free.
Wrecking Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.

Wrecking Ball breaks from the clinch.
Wrecking Ball scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick that is checked

and James counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boon Wrecking Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrecking Ball drops an elbow to the side of James's head.

Wrecking Ball postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for James to stand up.
Wrecking Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Boon Wrecking Ball is winning the standup battle so far.

James tries to sprawl but Wrecking Ball drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrecking Ball lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wrecking Ball drops an elbow to the side of James's head.

Wrecking Ball seems to be looking for submissions.
Wrecking Ball seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James is trying to stand up here but Wrecking Ball is controlling him well.
James trying to hold on to Wrecking Ball's head to control him but Wrecking Ball postures up.

Wrecking Ball decides to stand up.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Wrecking Ball tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrecking Ball lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wrecking Ball tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James checks a low kick from Wrecking Ball.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Wrecking Ball lands.

James closes the distance and clinches.
James is trying to pull guard but Wrecking Ball turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boon Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.

Wrecking Ball manages to break the clinch.

James forces Wrecking Ball back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Wrecking Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

James dives in and grabs Wrecking Ball's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrecking Ball pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James dives in and grabs Wrecking Ball's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrecking Ball pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James walks into a left hand.
Wrecking Ball sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wrecking Ball scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrecking Ball stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrecking Ball lands with an overhand left.
Wrecking Ball with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Wrecking Ball misses.
Wrecking Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kevin James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrecking Ball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecking Ball with a jab.
Wrecking Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrecking Ball throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James looks for a takedown but Wrecking Ball sprawls well.
Boon Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball's corner calls for a 1-2. Wrecking Ball obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wrecking Ball punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wrecking Ball wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrecking Ball throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab to James's midsection.
Wrecking Ball throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.

Wrecking Ball rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrecking Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Still in the clinch, Wrecking Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.

Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrecking Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Wrecking Ball.

That's two 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!
Wrecking Ball jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrecking Ball connects with an inside leg kick.
Wrecking Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrecking Ball is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrecking Ball jabs at James's body.
Wrecking Ball delivers a nice body kick.
Wrecking Ball tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.

Wrecking Ball clinches with his opponent.
Wrecking Ball lands with a right to the head.
Wrecking Ball lands with a left to the head.

Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrecking Ball cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Wrecking Ball misses.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrecking Ball defends well and James ends up having to push Wrecking Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James drops his hands momentarily and Wrecking Ball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Wrecking Ball clinches up against the cage.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wrecking Ball.

Wrecking Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wrecking Ball gets a clinch.
Wrecking Ball gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.

Wrecking Ball pulls James into guard.
Boon Wrecking Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James throws an elbow that misses. Wrecking Ball uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Wrecking Ball!

Wrecking Ball seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boon Wrecking Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrecking Ball has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boon Wrecking Ball!
A victorious Boon Wrecking Ball thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kevin James was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough opponent, my hats off to him. I want to thank both my sponsors and coaches'.