PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Kramer (ranked 4109 p4p, 550 weight class) and Fra Bott (ranked 2720 p4p, 392 weight class). 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.

Kramer
vs
Bott

195 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fra Bott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.

Kramer darts in and clinches Bott up against the cage.
Bott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kramer lands an uppercut.
Bott can't break the clinch.
Bott takes a shot to the head.
Bott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kramer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bott is trying to maintain a safe position but Kramer gets an underhook and turns Bott into the cage.
Kramer is pressed up against the cage. Bott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kramer down to the mat. Kramer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Larry Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fra Bott.
Bott tries for a takedown but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kramer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bott manages to circle out of the way.
Bott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bott. Bott gets slowly back to his feet.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bott manages to avoid it.

Kramer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bott blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kramer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kramer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kramer misses with the head strike.
Kramer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kramer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bott.
Bott tries for a takedown but Kramer manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kramer.
Bott tries to throw a body punch but Kramer avoids it by throwing Bott back against the cage.
Kramer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bott's efforts to push away.
Kramer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kramer pushes Bott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bott goes for a takedown attempt but Kramer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kramer lunges at Bott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bott's hand.
Bott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer tries to clinch but Bott moves out of range.

Kramer moves into the clinch.
Kramer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bott backwards.
Bott wants to take the fight to the mat but Kramer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bott - that landed with a thud.
Kramer lands a left hand.
Bott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kramer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larry Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kramer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kramer prevents it.
Kramer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Kramer gets control of Bott's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kramer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Bott throws a strike but Kramer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bott wants to stand and escape but Kramer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Kramer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kramer tries to clinch but Bott moves out of range.
Bott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bott works over Kramer's head and body with a nice combination.
Bott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kramer lands a body shot.
Bott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kramer tries to counter by clinching up but Bott breaks away and moves out of range.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bott throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.
Kramer scores with the left hand. Bott knows he should have avoided that one.
Bott misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Kramer.

Bott is rocked!
Kramer fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bott square on the jaw! Damn, Bott is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Kramer!