PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbellos comes into the arena with CANT BE TOUCHED!!! blaring out of the sound system. King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Summer Sixteen By: Drake. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Skrumbellos
vs
King

200 cm
29
276 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

190 cm
31
265 lbs
26 - 11 - 2

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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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King of Clothes
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Skrumbellos coming out on top.

It looks like William King has been cut.
Skrumbellos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devin Skrumbellos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbellos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Skrumbellos off balance momentarily.
Skrumbellos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab by Skrumbellos .
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skrumbellos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbellos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Skrumbellos is predictable there
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Skrumbellos scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Skrumbellos . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skrumbellos .
King misses with a straight right.
King connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos connects with a body shot.
Skrumbellos throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skrumbellos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbellos .
Nice cross by Skrumbellos .
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skrumbellos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skrumbellos swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Skrumbellos 's knee.
Skrumbellos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skrumbellos misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King walks into a jab.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 throws out a powerful jab.
Skrumbellos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Skrumbellos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King walks into a jab.
Skrumbellos stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skrumbellos as he avoids it easily.
Skrumbellos is looking to counter punch.
King misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skrumbellos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by King.
King is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Skrumbellos scores with a shot to the body.
Skrumbellos moves out of range as King strikes.
Skrumbellos throws a body shot but no joy.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
Skrumbellos 's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
King is looking to clinch.
It looked like Skrumbellos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Skrumbellos throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Skrumbellos .
King looks winded!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skrumbellos .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to land a front kick but Skrumbellos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King slips under a jab.
Skrumbellos with a hook.
Skrumbellos blocks a leg kick.
King blocks a leg kick.
King blocks a jab.
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 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Devin Skrumbellos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a head kick but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Skrumbellos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King takes one to the chin there.
King misses with a hook. Skrumbellos ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Skrumbellos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skrumbellos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Skrumbellos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Skrumbellos moves out of range of the body kick.
Skrumbellos connects with a jab.
Devin Skrumbellos is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbellos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skrumbellos lands a nice shot to the body.
King takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Skrumbellos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skrumbellos .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skrumbellos .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbellos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skrumbellos scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King is breathing heavily.
Skrumbellos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skrumbellos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Skrumbellos is wise to it.
Skrumbellos blocks a head kick by King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbellos swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
You can see that King has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
King throws a body punch but Skrumbellos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skrumbellos swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Skrumbellos as he connects with a hook.
Skrumbellos motions for King to come forward. Skrumbellos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skrumbellos is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Skrumbellos circles away and we're back to standing.
Skrumbellos throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Skrumbellos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbellos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skrumbellos circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops King to the canvas! King doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Skrumbellos keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Skrumbellos !
Devin Skrumbellos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
William King spoke after the fight, saying 'I slipped, was poked in the eye, still defending myself, robbed, hurt coming into the fight, didn't tap, so it wasn't my fault.... '.