PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizzy Kock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 45 from Shinedown. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gaston
vs
Kock

190 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rizzy Kock!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaston quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaston sees it coming and defends easily.
Kock is taking a breather. Gaston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kock is pressing down on Gaston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaston is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gaston working for submissions but it's allowed Kock to get to half guard.
Kock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kock prevents Gaston from standing back up.

Kock is trying to work for a kimura but Gaston is defending well.
Gaston is trying to stand up here but Kock is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston tries to get to full guard but Kock has control of the leg.
Gaston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kock.
Kock stops Gaston from getting back to his feet.

Kock is looking for a kimura but Gaston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kock to get the leverage.
Kock stops Gaston from getting back to his feet.

Kock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaston keeping control of the position.

Kock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kock.

Kock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston pushes Kock off looking to stand but Kock dives back in and keeps control.
Gaston throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gaston pushes Kock off looking to stand but Kock dives back in and keeps control.
Kock tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gaston.
Kock trying to pass the guard but Gaston defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kock is working away from the top position though.
Gaston tries to kick Kock off but Kock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaston is looking to get back to is feet but Kock passes into side control.

Kock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kock swings around for an armbar but Gaston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kock's guard.
Gaston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kock's guard.
Gaston controlling from the top position.
Gaston wanted to stand there but Kock had control of the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Kock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaston controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kock wants to control but Gaston passes easily into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kock is trying to control but Gaston passes into side control!

Gaston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaston's guard! Nice work there by Kock!
Gaston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kock has passed into side control.

Kock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gaston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gaston tries to bench press Kock off him but Kock keeps the position.
Gaston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gaston keeping his opponent close.
Gaston pushes Kock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gaston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gaston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Kock is working for a submission of some sort.
Gaston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kock prevents Gaston from standing back up.

Kock is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaston wants to improve his position but Kock is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rizzy Kock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Kock or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaston which made him look bad.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaston tries to break the clinch but Kock is controlling the position.
Gaston is trying to push Kock away but Kock has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gaston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like James Gaston has been cut.
Gaston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaston is trying to break free.
Gaston is looking to break free of the clinch but Kock has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock is working for takedown but Gaston is calmly controlling the position for now.
James Gaston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzy Kock.
Kock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gaston wants to get back to striking at distance but Kock won't allow it.
Kock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kock prevents Gaston from breaking the clinch.
Gaston is looking to break free of the clinch but Kock has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock prevents Gaston from breaking the clinch.
Gaston can't break the clinch.
Kock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaston is defending well.
Gaston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kock closes the distance and clinches up with Gaston, looking for a takedown. Kock pushes Gaston against the ropes but Gaston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kock is breathing heavily.
Gaston shoots for a takedown but Kock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaston somewhat.
Kock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kock there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaston shoots in looking for a takedown. Kock tries to sprawl out of it but Gaston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Gaston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kock sprawling to the canvas! Kock rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gaston finish him?!

It looks like Rizzy Kock has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Kock. No joy for Gaston on that attempt.
Kock with a poor takedown
and Gaston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kock is rocked!

Gaston lands a huge takedown. Kock is out but the ref is slow to react and Gaston lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Kock lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gaston!