PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cider (ranked 2683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen King (ranked 23006 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cider
vs
King

172 cm
38
160 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

177 cm
21
162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Cider !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owen King!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider lands an overhand right.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cider defends well and King ends up having to push Cider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cider looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Cider clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cider connects with a jab.
Cider lands a head kick!
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen King.
Donk. Cider catches King right on the button with a cross.
Cider catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .

That's one minute gone in the round.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cider throws a one two combo.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Cider gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow King down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
King walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for King on that attempt.
Cider lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cider stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Cider is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Cider gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cider .
Cider scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cider .
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King wants to clinch.
A big right from King misses.
King tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Cider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
That's time! Cider 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A jab lands there for Cider .
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
Cider fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cider .
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow King down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider lands the left hand.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King fails with the takedown.
Cider thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Cider lands.
Cider feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider lands a slapping body shot.
Cider thumps King with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
King has a takedown stuffed.
Cider lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a head kick that half lands.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cider is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for King.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Cider with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cider has got the better of the exchanges.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider lands a head kick!
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!
Cider jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider throws a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
Cider cracks King with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Cider .
Cider lands a front kick.
Owen King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cider lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cider scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cider .
Cider scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen King.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Cider 's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Cider .
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cider feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cider lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider scores with a head kick.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Cider .
A jab lands there for Cider .
Cider lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cider with a hook.
Cider connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider thumps King with a low kick.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Cider lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Cider scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Cider .
Cider with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Cider .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cider jabs at King's body.
Cider lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Cider throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Owen King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider lands a nice looking body shot.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cider 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.