PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Za
vs
Bot

181 cm
27
148 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

162 cm
31
169 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Hellbent

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ai Za!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royler Bot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Za gets caught napping as Bot dives in and scores a takedown. Za manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Za is looking for a triangle here but Bot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Za looking for a sweep but Bot has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Za defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot tries to move to full mount but Za actually manages to regain half guard.
Bot passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Za knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Za is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot working away.

Bot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Za knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Za gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Za!
Bot fails to advance to Za's back.
Za sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Za won't allow Bot to pass to mount.
Bot keeps trying to improve his position.
Za moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Za is keeping the position for now.

Za looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bot has picked Za up and slammed him! Za can't keep hold of the triangle and Bot manages to pass to side control!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bot has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Za manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Za trying to control from the bottom.
Bot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Za!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Bot goes for an armbar but Za turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Za.
Bot keeping full guard, as Za tries to pass.
Bot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Za is one step ahead there.
Za tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Bot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Za is one step ahead there.
Za trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.

Bot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royler Bot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Za tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bot swivels and escapes.

Bot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Za's guard.
Royler Bot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bot wants to pass the guard but Za is keeping the position.
Za is trying to keep Bot in close.
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 one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bot passes Za's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bot works his way into full mount!

Bot moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Za has worked his arm free - good work by Za!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bot swings around for an armbar but Za sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bot's guard.
Za passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bot is not content to let Za control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Za swings around for an armbar but Bot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Za's guard.
Bot looking to pass the guard.
Bot stands and throws Za's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Za's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bot works to advance to full mount. Za defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bot jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Za is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Za and Bot has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Za is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bot moves into full mount! Za won't be happy about that!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Za 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.
Za has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bot is working away from the top position though.
Za regains full guard. Nicely done.

Za working for a triangle but Bot defends it easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bot is pushing down on Za's leg trying to pass to half guard. Za is fighting to maintain full guard but Bot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Za is pressing down on Bot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Za has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bot has managed to get both his arms back between Za's legs - danger averted.
Bot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Za not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Za throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bot uses it to pass to side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Bot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Za rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bot's guard! Nice work there by Za!
Za passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Za really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Za wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bot, who protects the arm well.
Bot is looking for a sweep.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Za wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bot keeps working.

Za is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bot is looking for a sweep.
Za wants to control but Bot is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ai Za will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Za with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Za misses with a takedown attempt
and Bot counters with an outside leg kick.

Za gets a takedown into half guard.
Bot is pressing down on Za's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bot wants to sweep here but Za controlling him for the moment.

Bot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Za wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Bot goes for an armbar but Za turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Za.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Za will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Za's guard.
Bot tries to free his leg and advance position but Za is retaining full guard.
Bot is looking to advance position but Za has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Za goes for an armbar but Bot turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bot.
Bot passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bot swings around for an armbar but Za sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bot's guard.
Bot looking for a sweep. Not yet Bot, not yet.

Bot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Za is pushing down on Bot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bot is fighting to maintain full guard but Za has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bot wants to get back to full guard.
Za working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bot's thigh. Bot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Za from controlling successfully.
Za stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bot wants to sweep but no luck.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Za trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.

Bot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Za rolls with it to try and escape but Bot cranks on the arm and Za is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royler Bot!