PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch comes to the cage accompanied by What what, in the butt.. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stotch
vs
King

225 cm
24
300 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

216 cm
24
314 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch tries to clinch up.
King scores with a punch to the head.

King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King lands a few punches from side control.
King is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stotch's shoulder. That is not cool.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stotch keeps working.
Stotch dodges the ground and pound from King.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stotch parries the strikes from King easily there. King is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stotch to escape.
King trying to control the position but Stotch is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stotch is not content to let King control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stotch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stotch regains half guard, as King was trying to land strikes.
King trying to control from half guard but Stotch is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stotch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stotch is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
Stotch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
Stotch won't allow King to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

King is trying to work for a kimura but Stotch is defending well.
King misses with a head shot. Stotch uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King throws a strike but Stotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Stotch.
Stotch throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Stotch misses with an uppercut.
Stotch misses with a body shot.
King thumps Stotch with a low kick.
Stotch moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

King forces Stotch back against the cage and clinches.
Stotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a body punch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stotch's elbow.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
Stotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Stotch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King gets through Stotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stotch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Stotch working hard to break the clinch.
King is leaning against Stotch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stotch's head.
Stotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Stotch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stotchis looking to pass into half guard but King pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now King is in guard.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stotch's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King stalling.
King is nestled in close to Stotch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stotch is not content to let King control the position.
Stotch tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stotch is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Levi King has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King content to control rather than advance.
King wants to take a breather but Stotch is having none of it.
Stotch tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King moves into full mount! Stotch won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from King misses.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stotch throws a leg kick that is checked

and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries a body shot but Stotch blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
King pushes Stotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stotch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King works on Stotch's body with a couple of short punches.
King missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands a shot to the body.
A short right from King.

It looks like Leopold Stotch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Good body shot from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
A short left from King.
King digs a right hand into Stotch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stotch's gas tank.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from King.
A body shot lands from King.
A body shot lands from King.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
King pushes Stotch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King pushes Stotch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King is leaning against Stotch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King is working Stotch over against the cage.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands a body punch.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
A short uppercut from King.
King digs a right hand underneath Stotch's ribcage. Stotch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
A hook to the body from King.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King presses Stotch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Levi King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is working Stotch over against the cage.
King works on Stotch's body with a couple of short punches.
Stotch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King digs a right hand underneath Stotch's ribcage. Stotch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levi King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King is leaning against Stotch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Stotch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stotch misses with some punches.
A short left from King.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from King.
Stotch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leopold Stotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
Stotch tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Stotch back against the cage.
Stotch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Stotch struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.
King scores a nice knee to the body.

King lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if King is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King passes to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi King!