PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy King (ranked 2761 p4p, 3714 weight class) and Iwill Kicku (ranked 156 p4p, 201 weight class). King's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. Kicku has chosen Just Kickin' it as his entrance music. Iwill Kicku acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

King
vs
Kicku

169 cm
25
135
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
143
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iwill Kicku!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kicku darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Kicku into the cage.

King closes the distance and clinches.
Kicku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kicku trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kicku into the cage.
Kicku lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kicku.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku lands a knee to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
We've been informed that Kicku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kicku wants to break free but King has control.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
Kicku is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King blocking some punches.
King digs a right hand underneath Kicku's ribcage. Kicku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King presses Kicku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicku lands a body shot.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicku trying to land knees to the body.
Kicku is trying to stall.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Kicku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
Kicku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a straight right by Kicku.
King sizes up Kicku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King misses with a body punch.
Kicku working hard to break the clinch.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kicku.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Kicku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.

Kicku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands with an overhand left.
Kicku 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.
A combination from King does no damage.
A punch combination from King misses.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicku misses with a double jab.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kicku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kicku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King throws a nice looking combination but Kicku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicku ducks under a wild hook from King.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kicku throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Kicku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kicku throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Kicku tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kicku tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kicku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicku drops back down to his feet.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King works on Kicku's body with a couple of short punches.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from King.
Kicku is breathing heavily.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Kicku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King lands a body shot.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kicku.
Kicku is trying to stall.
Kicku missing with knees to the body.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King presses Kicku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku misses with a body punch.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
A hook to the body from King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kicku.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King blocks a body shot from Kicku.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kicku or not.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Nice body punch from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicku can do to turn this around?
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King misses with a body punch.
Kicku throws an elbow but it misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kicku.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

King darts in and clinches Kicku up against the cage.
Kicku is trying to break free.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku misses with an elbow over the top.
Kicku tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a body punch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King prevents Kicku from breaking the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Kicku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King is working Kicku over against the cage.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Kicku misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is leaning against Kicku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicku.
King works over Kicku's head and body with a nice combination.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Kicku is rocked!
King misses with a hook. Kicku ducked under it nicely.
Kicku is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Kicku takes one to the side of the head.
Kicku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kicku switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Kicku topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy King!
Jeremy King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Iwill Kicku stepped up to the mic, saying 'Broke my toe early in the fight, I demand a rematch. '.