PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mic Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes into the arena with glass candy blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bronson
vs
King

180 cm
26
225 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

197 cm
24
198 lbs
3 - 8 - 1

Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Great elbows
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mic Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
King swinging wildly here.
King avoids the head kick by Bronson.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King throws a shot to the body.
King is looking to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
As King looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from King misses.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King lands with a good body shot.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King tries to clinch up.
King wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Bronson in the body.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like John King has been cut.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bronson ducks under a wild hook from King.
Bronson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronson's head backwards.
King misses with a low kick.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Bronson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King thows a body kick. Bronson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Mic Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
Bronson blocks a head kick by King.
Bronson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bronson throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King wants to land a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for King. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
King looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A jab from Bronson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John King's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

King chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Bronson lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and King goes down! The ref sends Bronson to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and King is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
King is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King wants to clinch.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from King.
Bronson throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the ropes and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
King misses with a two punch combination.

Bronson catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! King stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? King walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!

King is rocked!
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
King avoids the head kick by Bronson.
King misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for King to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bronson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mic Bronson!
Mic Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John King spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm humble in victory or defeat. This means that I need to go back, train & get better. I won't stand still. I'll be back!'.