PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 5656 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Jesse Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dover
vs
Kim

182 cm
28
215
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
265
6 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim shoots in but Dover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dover looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dover stuffs the takedown.
Dover throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Kim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kim moves out of range as Dover strikes.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
Dover throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dover defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Dover.
Kim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dover circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Dover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Dover.
Kim shoots in but no luck this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies!
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dover swivels and escapes.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dover as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dover as Kim shoots in.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dover finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
No joy there for Dover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Kim tries to counter it with a takedown but Dover pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Dover.
Dover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kim tries for a takedown but Dover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dover lands a two punch combo.
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!
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dover, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kim.
Dover throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands with a cross.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.

Kim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dover is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kim has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Kim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dover, who protects the arm well.

Kim is working to tighten his grip on Dover's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dover has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kim is really squeezing tight and eventually Dover passes out! Kim breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jesse Kim!