PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auto Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Seamus OConnell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

OConnell
vs
Bot

188 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seamus OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Auto Bot!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot throws an overhand right that lands on OConnell's shoulder, as OConnell tries to avoid the shot.
Bot missing with a left hand there. OConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bot throws a one two combo.

It looks like Seamus OConnell has been cut.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by OConnell.
Nice jab there from OConnell.
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!
OConnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bot. Bot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OConnell connects with a solid leg kick.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Bot moves out of range easily.
Bot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OConnell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Bot clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bot lands a nice uppercut.
OConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Bot controls the action.
OConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Bot controls the action.
OConnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bot blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bot.
OConnell is looking to control Bot's arms but Bot gets an underhook and turns him. Now OConnell has his back to the cage.
Bot digs a right hand underneath OConnell's ribcage. OConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bot is keeping busy.
Bot gets through OConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bot lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Bot lands with a light punch inside.
Bot lands a shoulder strike.
Bot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bot scores with a hook to the body.
OConnell prevents Bot from breaking the clinch.

Bot breaks from the clinch.
OConnell lands a nice hook to Bot's body. Bot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

OConnell tries to keep at a distance but Bot has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Bot.
Bot prevents OConnell from breaking the clinch.
OConnell tries a body shot but Bot blocks it.
OConnell avoids the elbow strike from Bot, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Bot.
Bot lands a body punch.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Bot is leaning against OConnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
OConnell keeps control of Bot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Bot.
Bot gets through OConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bot has OConnell pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bot lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bot.
Bot pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bot scores with a shot to the side of OConnell's head.
OConnell takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Bot.
Bot working some nice short punches in the clinch.

OConnell is rocked!
Bot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bot lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Oh OConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OConnell up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bot.
Bot digs a right hand into OConnell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OConnell's gas tank.
Bot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Bot.
Still in the clinch, Bot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bot pushes OConnell against the cage. Bot is working some dirty boxing. Bot pushes off with a quick right hook! OConnell goes down! OConnell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bot moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Auto Bot!