PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy RoboTessin (ranked 2783 p4p, 309 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 1942 p4p, 224 weight class). Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arlo Rochester was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

RoboTessin
vs
Rochester

175 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Groove Gear
Ma Balls Is Hot 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy RoboTessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.

RoboTessin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

RoboTessin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rochester can't do much from the bottom here.

RoboTessin is trying to get an arm triangle but Rochester is defending well.

RoboTessin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rochester told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin is putting a hurting on Rochester here, landing some big shots from side control.
RoboTessin landing strikes.
RoboTessin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

RoboTessin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rochester has escaped the position, nice work there.
RoboTessin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rochester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

RoboTessin swings around for an armbar but Rochester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into RoboTessin's guard.

RoboTessin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rochester defends well.
RoboTessin is trying to control the position but Rochester postures up.
Rochester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control!
RoboTessin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
RoboTessin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
RoboTessin can't do much from the bottom here.
Rochester trying to control the position but RoboTessin is working away.
RoboTessin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rochester presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
RoboTessin wants to hold on but Rochester pushes him away.
RoboTessin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin tries to control the position but Rochester now has his back.
Rochester struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RoboTessin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy RoboTessin right now.
RoboTessin just trying to survive but Rochester is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rochester keeps control of the position as RoboTessin tries to break free.
Rochester throwing sloppy strikes.
Rochester missing with strikes.
Rochester wants to control but RoboTessin is keeping busy.
RoboTessin trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester trying to control.
Rochester has the hooks in. RoboTessin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rochester misses with an elbow to the head.
RoboTessin wants to control his opponent's hands but Rochester gets his hands free.
Rochester lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns RoboTessin.
Rochester not allowing RoboTessin to control his hands.
RoboTessin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
RoboTessin covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Rochester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arlo Rochester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

RoboTessin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rochester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. RoboTessin is in Rochester's guard.
Randy RoboTessin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RoboTessin works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Rochester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

RoboTessin keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.

RoboTessin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rochester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rochester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Rochester.
RoboTessin tries to improve position but can't.
RoboTessin taking a bit of punishment here - Rochester scoring with strikes.
Rochester working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rochester wants to control but RoboTessin is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
RoboTessin struggling a bit here.
RoboTessin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rochester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rochester staying calm.
RoboTessin struggling a bit here.
Rochester connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused RoboTessin some visible discomfort.
RoboTessin is looking to regain half guard here but Rochester keeps moving and retains side control.
Rochester landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester tries to score with some ground and pound. RoboTessin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rochester working away.
RoboTessin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rochester working away.
RoboTessin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RoboTessin is trying to improve his position.
Rochester works to advance to full mount. RoboTessin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
RoboTessin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
RoboTessin tries to reverse the position but Rochester maintains control.
RoboTessin tries to lock up and control but Rochester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rochester scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish RoboTessin?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin tries to hold on but Rochester pushes him away.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rochester lands a couple of good shots and RoboTessin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
RoboTessin prevents Rochester from getting a body triangle.
Rochester is not going to allow RoboTessin to sit and survive in this position.
RoboTessin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rochester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

RoboTessin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
RoboTessin wants to control his opponent's hands but Rochester gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rochester is landing with strikes. RoboTessin can't take much more of this.
RoboTessin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Rochester tightening his grip on RoboTessin, looking for the choke.
Rochester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rochester trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arlo Rochester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! RoboTessin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rochester has managed to clinch.
RoboTessin is stalling here.

RoboTessin pulls guard successfully.
RoboTessin keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.

RoboTessin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

RoboTessin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but RoboTessin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rochester trying to control but RoboTessin is working from the bottom.

RoboTessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

RoboTessin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rochester defends it easily.

RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control!
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but RoboTessin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on RoboTessin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rochester trying to control the position but RoboTessin is working away.
Rochester working the ground and pound from side control.

Rochester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RoboTessin pulls his head out easily.
RoboTessin is pressing down on Rochester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rochester is holding on for now.
Rochester works his way to full guard. Good work.
RoboTessin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randy RoboTessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RoboTessin distracts Rochester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RoboTessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RoboTessin stands up over Rochester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RoboTessin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RoboTessin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rochester's head.
RoboTessin trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.

RoboTessin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rochester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RoboTessin connects with a couple of short punches.
RoboTessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RoboTessin lands a couple of digs.
RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rochester is rocked!
RoboTessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RoboTessin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arlo Rochester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rochester is still in real trouble! Can RoboTessin finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.
RoboTessin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rochester covers up, he's hurt! RoboTessin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from RoboTessin and the ref steps in to end the fight! RoboTessin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy RoboTessin!
A victorious Randy RoboTessin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.