PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mrs ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ko comes to the cage accompanied by get back . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

ko
vs
Rough

190 cm
19
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mrs ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Rough!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rough with that takedown attempt.
Rough shoots in for a takedown but ko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
ko connects with a right hand. Rough shakes it off.

ko gets caught flat footed, as Rough shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
ko keeping full guard, as Rough tries to pass.

Rough has gone for a leg lock! ko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rough's guard.

Rough is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rough's guard.

Rough looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rough looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! ko has picked Rough up and slammed him! Rough can't keep hold of the triangle and ko manages to pass to side control!
Rough looks gassed!
ko tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rough has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Rough scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Rough tries for a kimura but ko is defending well.
ko is pushing Rough's head away, looking to escape. Rough manages to hold on to the position though.

Rough is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
ko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Rough looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Rough is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ko has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rough tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rough has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Rough swings around for an armbar but ko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rough's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ko stands up and waves to Rough to follow him.
Rough is trying hard to land a takedown here. ko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
mrs ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rough.
Left hook, right uppercut from ko.
mrs ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rough fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - ko scores with a four punch combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from ko.
ko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
ko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rough takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ko scores with a punch to the head.
ko thuds his right hand into Rough's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rough fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jim Rough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ko digs a good body shot into Rough's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from ko.
Rough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
ko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ko tests Rough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ko scores with a sloppy right hand. Rough should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - ko scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ko lands a glancing blow to the side of Rough's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ko scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from ko finds it's target.
ko lands with a nice combination. Rough backs away looking to recover.
ko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mrs ko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Rough's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A right-left combo lands from ko.
ko lands a jab to the nose.
ko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
ko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rough backs up against the cage.
ko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from ko as Rough shoots in.
Rough fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ko avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from ko.
ko throws a combination. Rough tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
ko is working the combinations to good effect here.
ko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
mrs ko is winning the standup battle so far.
Rough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ko jabs Rough right on the nose. Rough blinks but takes it well.
Rough is breathing heavily.
Rough will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
mrs ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rough.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
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!
ko scores with a nice strike.
Rough takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ko scores with a one two! Rough had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
ko works over Rough's head and body with a nice combination.
A lazy left from ko finds it's target.
ko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
ko throws a one two combo.
ko lands a nice looking body shot.
ko scores with a hook.
ko works over Rough's head and body with a nice combination.
Rough is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ko.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rough walks into a left hand.
Rough shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ko pinned against the cage. ko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
mrs ko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ko lands with a nice combination. Rough backs away looking to recover.
Rough closes the distance and clinches up with ko, looking for a takedown. Rough pushes ko against the cage but ko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ko stalks Rough and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rough's face. Rough staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
ko throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - ko scores with a four punch combination!
ko lands with a nice combination. Rough backs away looking to recover.
Rough 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.
ko lands with a nice combination. Rough backs away looking to recover.
ko scores with a three punch combo!
ko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
ko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rough has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from ko finds it's way through Rough's defenses.
ko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rough takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
ko throws a series of strikes that have Rough backpedaling.
ko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ko throws a good cross that connects.
ko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
ko stuffs the takedown attempt from Rough. Rough gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rough shoots in looking for a takedown. ko tries to sprawl out of it but Rough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from ko.
ko throws a one two combo.
ko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Rough gets a takedown into half guard.

Rough looking for a submission but ko manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rough pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ko is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ko wants to stand but Rough is controlling the position.

Rough is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rough pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ko is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rough drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rough jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mrs ko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Rough'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. This is the final round!

Rough tries to score a power double leg takedown but ko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rough somewhat.
ko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ko duly obliges.
ko tests Rough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from ko.
ko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
ko stuffs the takedown attempt from Rough. Rough gets slowly back to his feet.
ko throws a combination. Rough tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rough fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ko avoids it really well and circles away.
mrs ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rough.
ko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rough takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ko duly obliges.
Rough is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ko.
ko works over Rough's head and body with a nice combination.
ko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Rough shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
ko pushes Rough off looking to stand but Rough dives back in and keeps control.

Rough seems to be working for a kimura but ko defends the submission attempt.

Rough wants to work for an arm triangle but ko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rough looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rough is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed ko to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
ko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rough can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rough drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and ko dives on top into guard.

Rough is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ko defends well.
ko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rough is proving hard to escape from.

Rough pushes a forearm under ko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, ko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Rough!