PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryantss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kobe Bryantss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bryantss
vs
Armstrong

180 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
181 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Bryantss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryantss tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Bryantss.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Bryantss's shoulder, as Bryantss tries to avoid the shot.
Bryantss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryantss manages to avoid it.
A combination from Bryantss does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Bryantss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryantss missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryantss moves forwards but Armstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bryantss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range and Bryantss settles back down.
Bryantss defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Bryantss looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bryantss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bryantss leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vick Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryantss misses with a looping right.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Bryantss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.

Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bryantss to the mat! Bryantss manages to get full guard.

Bryantss wriggles free and stands up.
Bryantss misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.

Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bryantss to the mat! Bryantss manages to get full guard.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.

Bryantss manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bryantss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobe Bryantss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryantss throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryantss tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryantss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryantss misses with a head kick.
Bryantss lands a jab to the nose.
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Armstrong.

Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Bryantss is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Bryantss is working from the bottom.
Armstrong pushing down on Bryantss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Armstrong is keen to just control but Bryantss is a slippery customer.
Bryantss is looking to escape.
Armstrong throwing shots but Bryantss is blocking nicely.

Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryantss has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong is trying to control. Bryantss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryantss wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryantss was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryantss moves out of range of the body kick from Armstrong.
Bryantss blocks a leg kick.
Armstrong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryantss just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Bryantss avoids nicely.
Bryantss misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vick Armstrong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Bryantss moves out of range.
Bryantss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Bryantss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bryantss throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryantss.
Bryantss looks to throw a body kick
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Bryantss backing up. Bryantss nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Armstrong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryantss takes a step back to recover.
Armstrong throws a solid leg kick but Bryantss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Bryantss.
Armstrong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Armstrong gets a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound but Bryantss is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
Bryantss is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Armstrong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong won't let Bryantss get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Armstrong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bryantss?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong scoring with strikes but Bryantss is staying in there.

Armstrong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bryantss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Armstrong unloads with some shots from mount but Bryantss bucks and avoids them well.
Armstrong with good strikes from the mount here!
Bryantss really wants to buck Armstrong off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the head.
Armstrong unloading with bombs!
Armstrong punching from mount but Bryantss doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Armstrong lands with some strikes.
Armstrong unloads with some shots from mount but Bryantss bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Armstrong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bryantss has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bryantss!
Bryantss is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bryantss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armstrong is not content to let Bryantss control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bryantss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vick Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bryantss takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryantss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Bryantss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Bryantss misses.
Bryantss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws out a powerful jab.
Bryantss lands with a cross.
Bryantss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.

Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bryantss won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bryantss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryantss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Bryantss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryantss has wrist control.
Bryantss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Bryantss wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong thows a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Bryantss keeps moving.
Bryantss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong lands a slapping body shot.
Bryantss misses with a hook to the body
and Armstrong counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Armstrong - that will leave a mark!
Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Bryantss's head back.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryantss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Bryantss tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Armstrong. That snapped Bryantss's head back.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobe Bryantss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryantss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Bryantss shakes it off.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryantss.

Armstrong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryantss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vick Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryantss is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armstrong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Armstrong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kobe Bryantss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Bryantss manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Armstrong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vick Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vick Armstrong!