PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Croc Bot (ranked 7174 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien Kessler (ranked 3702 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bot
vs
Kessler

200 cm
26
260 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

190 cm
26
250 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Croc Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucien Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Kessler misses with a jab to the body

and Bot counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kessler down! Bot is looking to finish but Kessler is intelligently defending himself.

Kessler is rocked!
Bot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Bot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bot working away.
Kessler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bot advances nicely into full mount.
Bot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bot looking to ground and pound but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Bot avoids the attempt from Kessler to control.
Kessler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kessler is defending against the submission attempts here by Bot.
Bot trying to mount his opponent but Kessler defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler wants to improve his position but Bot is controlling well.

Kessler is defending against the submission attempts here by Bot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot is trying to control. Kessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bot is looking for a kimura but Kessler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bot to get the leverage.

Bot wants to work for an arm triangle but Kessler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kessler actively working from the bottom here.
Kessler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bot is trying to work for a kimura but Kessler is defending well.
Kessler trying to control from the bottom.
Kessler wants to get back to full guard.

Kessler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kessler is looking for a sweep. Bot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kessler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bot connects with a nice short shot to Kessler's temple.

Bot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bot is trying to work for a kimura but Kessler is defending well.
Bot is trying to control the action in half guard but Kessler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kessler is just riding it out for now. Bot eventually gives up the hold.

Bot wants to work for an arm triangle but Kessler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kessler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kessler gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot advances to half guard.

Bot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kessler is just riding it out for now. Bot eventually gives up the hold.
Bot trying to mount his opponent but Kessler defends it.
Kessler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kessler 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.

Bot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kessler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bot has managed to get both his arms back between Kessler's legs - danger averted.
Bot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kessler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bot tries to free his leg and advance position but Kessler is retaining full guard.

Kessler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kessler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kessler looking for a sweep. Not yet Kessler, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler working a defensive guard here.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Bot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Croc Bot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kessler takes a swing at Bot's ribcage but misses.
Kessler moves out of range as Bot strikes.
Bot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kessler misses with a body shot.
Kessler misses with a jab to the body
and Bot counters with a two punch combo.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bot moves away.
Kessler throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kessler misses with a jab to the body
and Bot counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Lucien Kessler has been cut.
Bot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler misses with a body shot

and Bot counters with a left hand that sends Kessler to the canvas!
Kessler is still in real trouble! Can Bot finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bot wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kessler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kessler is breathing heavily.
Bot slips nicely into half guard.
Bot wants to take a breather but Kessler is having none of it.
Kessler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kessler is in trouble now - Bot has advanced to mount!
Kessler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kessler can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Kessler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bot looking to pass the guard.
Bot is pushing down on Kessler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kessler is fighting to maintain full guard but Bot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bot prevents Kessler from improving his position.

Bot seems to be looking for submissions.

Bot is looking for a kimura here.

Kessler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bot wants to work for an arm triangle but Kessler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kessler is just riding it out for now. Bot eventually gives up the hold.

Bot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Kessler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bot pulls his head out easily.
Bot prevents Kessler from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bot seems to be looking for submissions.

Bot is trying to work for a kimura but Kessler is defending well.

Kessler looking for submissions off his back.
Bot is trying to control. Kessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kessler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bot wants to free his trapped foot but Kessler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kessler is not content to let Bot control the position.
Kessler wants to improve his position but Bot is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kessler is still trying to improve position.

Bot is looking for a kimura here.

Bot is working for a submission of some sort.
Bot prevents Kessler from improving his position.
Bot is controlling the pace.

Kessler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bot tries to pass to full mount but Kessler defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Croc Bot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucien Kessler'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kessler.
Kessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bot to counter with a crisp jab.
Kessler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bot counters with a nice uppercut.
Kessler slips a jab from Bot.
Croc Bot is winning the standup battle so far.
Kessler throws a body punch but Bot moves out of range.
Kessler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bot rather than just go for the knockout.
Kessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Bot misses with a looping right.
Kessler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler works Bot's body with a nice hook.
Bot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler swings for the body but Bot moves out of range.
Bot throws a big counter combination but Kessler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kessler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kessler misses with a hook to the body
and Bot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Croc Bot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessler scores with a hook to the body. Bot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kessler misses with a shot to the body
and Bot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bot avoids the body shot from Kessler.

A jab-cross combination lands for Bot and sends Kessler crashing to the mat! Bot follows him down to the mat - Kessler regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kessler is defending against the submission attempts here by Bot.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kessler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kessler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bot advances position into side control!
Kessler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kessler keeps working.

Bot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kessler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bot pushing down on Kessler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bot is working for a submission of some sort.
Kessler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kessler.
Bot works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bot is looking for a kimura here.
Croc Bot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kessler moves into full guard.
Bot wants to pass the guard but Kessler is keeping the position.

Bot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kessler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bot pushes down on Kessler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kessler is in trouble now - Bot has advanced to mount!
Kessler is working to get back to half guard.

Kessler is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bot locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kessler is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Croc Bot!