PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tvrtko Kotromanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bot
vs
Kotromanic

185 cm
26
169 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

183 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wrestling Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tvrtko Kotromanic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotromanic tries to score with a low kick but Bot moves his leg out of the way.
Kotromanic just misses with a punch to the body.

Bot clinches up against the cage.
Kotromanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kotromanic avoiding damage.

Bot pulls guard successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bot working a defensive guard here.
Kotromanic tries to stand but Bot is controlling from the bottom.
Kotromanic stopping the sweep attempt from Bot.
Kotromanic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bot trying to control from the bottom.
Bot tries to kick Kotromanic off but Kotromanic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot manages to get to full guard.
Bot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotromanic is one step ahead there.
Bot is working hard here to advance position.
Bot is trying to keep Kotromanic in close.
Kotromanic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bot is really struggling to control Kotromanic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotromanic is one step ahead there.
Bot working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wrestling Bot just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotromanic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotromanic.
Kotromanic checks a low kick from Bot.
Kotromanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Kotromanic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bot is out of range and Kotromanic settles back down.
Kotromanic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kotromanic throws a head kick but Bot moves out of range.
A low kick from Bot misses
and Kotromanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kotromanic counters with a good low kick that Bot was not able to check.
Kotromanic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kotromanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kotromanic rushes Bot and presses him up against the cage.
Kotromanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kotromanic working aggressively here.
Kotromanic missing with knees to the body.
Kotromanic just leaning against Bot, taking a breather.
Bot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kotromanic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Bot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotromanic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kotromanic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bot backwards.
Bot blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bot's defenses.

It looks like Wrestling Bot has been cut.
Kotromanic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bot controls his hands.
Bot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotromanic is looking to control Bot's arms but Bot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kotromanic has his back to the cage.
Kotromanic can't find room to land a body shot as Bot controls the action.
Kotromanic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bot.
Kotromanic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kotromanic walks away with a smile on his face. Bot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kotromanic connects with a leg kick. Bot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bot clinches up with Kotromanic and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotromanic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kotromanic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kotromanic scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tvrtko Kotromanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Bot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bot avoids a kick to the body.
Kotromanic misses with a leg kick.
Bot moves out of range as Kotromanic throws a body kick.
Kotromanic throws the kick towards the body but Bot avoids it.
Kotromanic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kotromanic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bot.
Kotromanic lands with a cross.
Bot checks a leg kick.
Kotromanic lands a leg kick that knocks Bot off balance momentarily.
Bot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotromanic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kotromanic misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotromanic.
Bot throws a body punch but Kotromanic moves out of range.
Kotromanic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bot counters with a nice leg kick.
Tvrtko Kotromanic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kotromanic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bot throws a jab but it's blocked by Kotromanic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kotromanic.
Kotromanic throws a head kick but Bot moves out of range.
Bot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kotromanic.
Bot slips a jab and a cross from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Bot blocks the low kick.
Bot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bot checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Bot.
Kotromanic scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotromanic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Bot.
Kotromanic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotromanic throws a leg kick but Bot moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic missing with a left hand there. Bot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kotromanic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Bot as he checks the leg kick.
Bot moves out of range of the body kick.
Kotromanic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kotromanic throws a front kick aimed at Bot's knee but Bot avoids it well.
Bot misses with the combination.
Bot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kotromanic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kotromanic sprawls well initially but Bot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bot trying to control the action but Kotromanic is working from the bottom.
Bot wants to free his trapped foot but Kotromanic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kotromanic pushes Bot off looking to stand but Bot dives back in and keeps control.

Bot decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tvrtko Kotromanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotromanic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bot momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotromanic.
Bot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kotromanic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tvrtko Kotromanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Bot's cut.
That's time! Bot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kotromanic scores with a nice body kick.
Kotromanic throws a hook but Bot avoids it easily.
Bot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kotromanic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bot's sensitive parts.
Kotromanic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kotromanic throws a head kick but Bot moves out of range.
Kotromanic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotromanic looks to land a body kick but Bot moved away.
Kotromanic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bot is able to avoid easily.
Bot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotromanic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kotromanic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kotromanic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bot has a takedown stuffed.
Kotromanic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kotromanic throws a jab when Bot was well out of range.
Kotromanic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kotromanic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kotromanic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kotromanic tries to clinch there but Bot circles away.
Bot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kotromanic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bot.
Kotromanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kotromanic throws a series of punches but Bot avoids them all with ease.
Kotromanic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bot's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotromanic throws a head kick that misses.
Bot throws a body punch but Kotromanic moves out of range.
Kotromanic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tvrtko Kotromanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic connects with a leg kick. Bot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bot slips a jab from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kotromanic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bot.
Kotromanic misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotromanic.
Bot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kotromanic.
Bot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kotromanic just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic connects with a solid leg kick.
Kotromanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kotromanic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bot ducks under a wild hook from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kotromanic.
Bot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wrestling Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tvrtko Kotromanic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bot checks a low kick from Kotromanic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotromanic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bot.
Bot checks a leg kick.
Bot misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tvrtko Kotromanic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kotromanic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tvrtko Kotromanic!