PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kendrik Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geeves Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Kickstart My Heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Down
vs
Armstrong

183 cm
21
169 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

162 cm
27
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kendrik Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geeves Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Down uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Down fails with a takedown attempt.

Down gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Down throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Down is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Down with a flurry of punches that miss.
Down preventing the sweep.
Down will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Down missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to keep Down in close.
Down is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Down controlling him for the moment.
Down trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Down tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Down is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Down makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Down accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong is pulling down on Down's head to control his posture.
Down landing some decent shots from guard.
Down missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Down throws a big elbow that misses.
Down throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Down working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Down postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Down postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Down is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Down tries to pass.
Down trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Down throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Down lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Down throws a big elbow that misses.
Down lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Down throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Down accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Down controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendrik Down dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Armstrong throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Down ducked under it nicely.
Down looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Down moves away and avoids it.
Down slips a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Geeves Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Down is just out of range.
Down fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Down fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Down moves away.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Down keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Down is out of range and Armstrong settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Down.
Down moves out of range of the strikes.

Down throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Armstrong was covering up waiting for the punch and Down finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Down keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Down throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Down showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Down throwing strikes but missing.
Down throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down landing some decent shots from guard.
Down trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Down with a flurry of punches that miss.
Down trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Down looking to pass the guard.
Down with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Down accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Down throws an elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Down's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!
Down is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Down throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Down is pulling down on Armstrong's head. It's preventing any offense from Armstrong, at least for the moment.

Geeves Armstrong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Down ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Down clobbers Armstrong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Down throws out a loose jab but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong throws a hook but Down blocks it.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Down, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrik Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Down has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendrik Down dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Down lands with a nice body punch.
Down moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Down shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
Armstrong throws a jab when Down was well out of range.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Down.
Armstrong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Down avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Down avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Down closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Armstrong quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Down.
Down stalling away here and it's allowed Armstrong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Down trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong is trying to keep Down in close.
Geeves Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Down wants to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Down keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Down regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Down looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armstrong is fending him off so far but Down persists. Nope, Armstrong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrik Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down lands a nice shot that snaps Armstrong's head back.

Armstrong is rocked!

Down closes the distance looking for a takedown. Down picks Armstrong up and slams him brutally to the floor. Armstrong is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Kendrik Down!