PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Jolt (ranked 4189 p4p, 25205 weight class) and Jesse Kim (ranked 467 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jolt
vs
Kim

200 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
265
3 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sylvester Jolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jolt circles away.
Kim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jolt.
Kim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sloppy strikes from Jolt. Those never looked like landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies!
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jolt throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim feints the counter takedown.
Jolt lands a jab-cross combination.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Jolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Jolt shows good takedown defense.
Kim fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim tries for a takedown but Jolt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim darts in looking for a takedown but Jolt gets double underhooks and turns Kim into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jolt.
Jolt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jolt throws a low kick, looking for Kim's leg but Kim calmly moves out of range.
Kim walks into a stiff left hand from Jolt.
Jolt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kim backs up against the cage.
Jolt throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jolt throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Jolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jolt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim looks winded!
Jolt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kim with a poor takedown
and Jolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Jolt. Those never looked like landing.
Jolt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jolt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jolt works the jab nicely.
Jolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jolt wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jolt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jolt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jolt misses with a low kick.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jolt defends well and Kim ends up having to push Jolt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jolt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Jolt tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolt swinging wildly here.
Kim feints the counter takedown.
Jolt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Jolt misses with a low kick.
Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jolt tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jolt to the ground. Jolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Jolt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolt punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Jolt feints a jab promting Kim to slip. Jolt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jolt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kim is out of range and Jolt settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Jolt slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jolt works over Kim's head and body with a nice combination.
Jolt leaves Kim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jolt feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sylvester Jolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jolt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Jesse Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kim or perhaps it was just good defense by Jolt, which made it look bad.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Jolt.
Sylvester Jolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Jolt misses with a two punch combination.
Kim has a takedown stuffed.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Jolt.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jolt avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jolt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jolt misses with a low kick.
Jolt works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolt misses with the combination.
Kim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jolt.
Jolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim fails with the takedown.
Jolt lands the left hand.
Kim tries for a takedown but Jolt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt - Jolt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jolt throws a big counter combination but Kim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jolt throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jolt.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jolt tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
Jolt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jolt duly obliges.
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!
Jolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jolt. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Jolt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Jolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jolt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jolt lands with a nice combination. Kim backs away looking to recover.
Jolt with a jab.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jolt but Jolt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kim is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jolt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kim.
A right-left combo lands from Jolt.
Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jolt tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jolt to the ground. Jolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Jolt with a hook.
Jolt tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Kim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jolt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kim somewhat.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
Jolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Kim tries to counter it with a takedown but Jolt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Jolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jolt's waist but Jolt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Jolt stalks Kim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kim's face. Kim staggers backwards, shaken.
Jolt lands with a nice combination. Kim backs away looking to recover.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Jolt.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jolt's waist but Jolt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jolt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jolt throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
Jab, jab by Jolt - just one landing.
Jolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jolt wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jolt throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jolt wants it to stay on the feet.
Jolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
A nice combination there by Jolt.
Kim moves forwards but Jolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jolt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kim.
Jolt misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolt throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Kim with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Jolt scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Jolt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kim is rocked!
Jolt is looking to chop away at Kim's legs.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolt finish him?
A leg kick checked by Kim.
A nice combination there by Jolt.
Jesse Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sylvester Jolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jolt throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Kim with the counter takedown but Jolt avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Jolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jolt 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Jolt!